Officially: Friedkin Group acquires Everton FC
The English Premier League website announced, in an official statement, the approval of the Friedkin Group’s acquisition of Everton FC, after completing the owners and managers’ examination and ratification by the Independent Oversight Committee.
The statement indicated that the new owners and managers signed the English Premier League Owners’ Charter, which is considered a major step in completing the deal.
Everton revealed the details of the deal in an official statement, Pointing out that it has obtained the necessary regulatory approvals from the league The English Premier League, the Women’s Professional League, the English Football Association, and the Financial Conduct Authority.
This deal came after an agreement between BHH, a company affiliated with Farhad Moshiri, the club’s former owner, and Roundhouse. A subsidiary of the Friedkin Group, to sell a majority stake in the club.
The group, which also owns the Italian club Roma, also explained its strategic goals with Everton, which include strengthening the men’s first team. Through thoughtful and strategic investments and talent development Local football through the Everton Academy, and exploiting the potential of the new stadium through long-term commercial partnerships and events.
The group affirmed its commitment to respecting the club’s traditions and its societal role, while working to enhance its reputation as a historic club. And unique in the world of football.