In a significant shift for Everton Football Club, Blue Heaven Holdings has confirmed the sale of its majority stake to the US-based Friedkin Group. The deal, pending regulatory approval, marks a potential new chapter for the struggling Premier League side.
The sale, confirmed on Monday, sees Farhad Moshiri’s Blue Heaven Holdings, which owns 94% of Everton, transferring ownership to Dan Friedkin’s group, known for their control of Italian club AS Roma. The transaction is subject to approval from the Premier League, Football Association, and Financial Conduct Authority.
A joint statement released on the club’s website expressed optimism about the future. “We are pleased to have reached an agreement to become custodians of this iconic football club,” said a spokesperson for The Friedkin Group. “We look forward to providing stability to the club and completing the new Everton Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.”
Everton has faced turbulent times, including a 10-point deduction in the 2023/24 season for breaching financial fair play rules, which was later reduced to six points. The team barely avoided relegation, finishing with 40 points, just eight above the drop zone.
Entering the 2024/25 season, Everton continues to struggle, with only one point from their first five matches. Concerns have been raised about further penalties, with reports of additional financial breaches emerging.
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