{
  "id": 13176436,
  "title": "Everton Weighs Sale Less Than Two Years After Friedkin Group Takeover",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/everton-weighs-sale-less-than-two-years-after-friedkin-group-takeover",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T18:03:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/article/everton-weighs-sale-two-years-after-takeover/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Premier League soccer club Everton is considering a potential sale of a controlling interest less than two years after The Friedkin Group acquired the team in financial difficulty. Moelis & Co. was brought in to explore \"new investment options,\" including a possible sale, following the club's announcement on Friday. In December 2024, Friedkin purchased Everton, stating that the team faced \"significant financial uncertainty and challenges both on and off the pitch.\" The immediate priority upon acquisition was providing stability and support to ensure the club's future, including completing the long-promised stadium for its supporters. Since the takeover, Everton's financial situation has stabilized, and its turnover reached a record 196.7 million pounds in March 2025, up 9.8 million pounds from the previous year. The club has stated that it will only entertain interest from parties deemed suitable stewards to further develop the club. A source familiar with the matter revealed that Friedkin, who owns about 98.8% of Everton, may not be exiting the team entirely. Friedkin, who acquired the club to stabilize it and finish the new stadium, is now weighing whether to invest more capital or bring in a new investor and potentially profit from the club's increased valuation. This is a significant turnaround for Everton after experiencing financial instability and challenges under Friedkin's ownership. The news of the potential sale came as a surprise to John Textor, a renowned figure in the soccer world who had previously shown interest in purchasing Everton in 2024. Textor expressed his shock at the news, questioning the decision to sell so soon after Friedkin's acquisition. Friedkin, with a net worth of approximately $12.6 billion, is a prominent figure in the world of soccer, owning teams like AS Roma and AS Cannes. Everton is currently in seventh place in the 2026-27 regular season, which began in August 2025 and concludes in May 2027.",
  "summary": "Everton is currently seventh in the Premier League.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}