SHOCK NEWS: Everton Owners The Friedkin Group Consider Selling Club — Just Two Years After Takeover
LIVERPOOL, UK – In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through Goodison Park and beyond, The Friedkin Group (TFG) has confirmed it is exploring the potential sale of Everton Football Club — less than two years after completing its takeover in 2024. The news comes just as reports emerge that prominent Middle Eastern healthcare figure Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib has agreed in principle to a record purchase deal through his Saudi-based hospital group, one of the largest medical providers in the region.
A Surprise Announcement
TFG, the American investment group led by chairman Dan Friedkin, issued an official statement confirming the move:
“The Friedkin Group is exploring new investment options for Everton Football Club, including the potential sale of a controlling interest. When TFG became custodians of Everton, the club faced significant financial uncertainty and challenges both on and off the pitch. The immediate priority was to provide the stability, investment and support needed to secure the club’s future, including helping to bring the long-promised stadium to completion for its deserving supporters. With that foundation now safely in place, the time is right to consider the next chapter for Everton.”
A Turbulent Spell At The Helm
The Friedkin takeover, valued at more than £400 million, was meant to usher in a new era. Yet recent months have seen growing fan unrest. Manager David Moyes revealed in September that he had never met or spoken to Dan Friedkin since returning to the club in January 2025. Day-to-day operations have been overseen by Friedkin’s son-in-law, Rishi Majithia, alongside chief executive Angus Kinnear.
Supporters expressed frustration over transfer decisions — notably the acceptance of a £40 million bid from Nottingham Forest for highly-rated England Under-19 midfielder Harrison Armstrong, a deal the club eventually pulled out of, followed by the sale of striker Beto to Fiorentina, leaving Everton with just one senior striker in Thierno Barry.
The Next Chapter
TFG stressed that any potential buyer must be the right fit for the club:
“We will only entertain interest from parties who we strongly believe will be the right stewards to take the club forward. Throughout this process, our focus remains unchanged — supporting the club in all ways necessary to achieve success on the pitch.”
For Evertonians, the uncertainty returns just as the new stadium stands ready. Who takes the reins next could define the club’s future for a generation.
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