{
  "id": 13074455,
  "title": "Everton owners The Friedkin Group put Merseyside club up for sale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/everton-owners-the-friedkin-group-put-merseyside-club-up-for-sale",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T08:28:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/everton-owners-the-friedkin-group-put-merseyside-club-up-for-sale/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The owners of Everton Football Club, The Friedkin Group, have put the Merseyside team up for sale just two years after acquiring a controlling interest in the Premier League club. The Friedkin Group acquired Everton for £400 million in 2024. In a statement, they expressed their intention to explore new investment options for the club, including the possibility of selling a controlling stake. This comes after a consortium led by Jeff Bezos made a significant investment in Liverpool's Premier League rival, which boosted the valuation of Premier League clubs overall. Upon taking ownership of Everton, the Friedkin Group addressed significant financial challenges the club faced both on and off the pitch. They focused on providing stability and investment to secure the club's future, including completing the stadium for fans. With that foundation now set, the Friedkin Group believes it is time to consider the next chapter for Everton. They will only entertain interested parties they believe can steward the club well and build on the recent momentum. Moelis & Company, a financial firm, has been appointed to handle the sale process, which could result in either a minority or majority investment in a club currently sitting seventh in the Premier League table. The Friedkin Group, who also own Serie A club Roma, inherited most of a completed stadium capable of holding 52,888 fans and used for both rugby codes since its opening near the Mersey. Given the stadium and facilities involved, Everton may seek a valuation exceeding the £900 million price tag Crystal Palace is reportedly seeking. Throughout the sales process, The Friedkin Group stated they will continue to support the club on the pitch and work to make a positive difference in the communities the club serves.",
  "summary": "The owners of Everton have put the club up for sale just two years after buying into the Premier League team. The Friedkin Group purchased the Merseyside club in 2024 at a valuation of £400m. Now, they say, they are “exploring new investment options for Everton Football Club, including the potential sale of a controlling [...]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/everton-owners-consider-selling-club-two-years-after-takeover",
        "published": "2026-10-09T07:46:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}