Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images
The Friedkin Group’s decision to move on from Everton is naturally going to spark a number of different opinions among supporters on Merseyside.
Everton return to action on Sunday following the extended international break and David Moyes’ side will be putting themselves in the shop window for potential new owners. This comes after The Friedkin Group put Everton up for sale on Friday morning.
Some may feel that The Friedkin Group played a key role in saving the club from financial ruin but others will naturally feel that they are just turning a quick profit. It has already been suggested that the Friedkins have set an £800m valuation on Everton as the club hits the market.
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Alan Stubbs reacts to Friedkin Group’s £800m Everton sale decision
Former Everton defender Alan Stubbs has been speaking on talkSPORT Breakfast on Friday morning to share his thoughts on the news. It is clear to see that the 55-year-old will be glad to see the back of the American owner.
“We all knew this was coming, once you put out that they will welcome investment, you know then the club is up for sale because once you’re inviting investment it’s going to lead to a full sale at some point,” he said on Friday morning.
“I’m glad it’s now because everyone knows, it’s very clear these are not the owners to take Everton forward. I think they’ve come in, they’ve stabilised the ship, they’ve cleared all the debt.
“Now we have a great infrastructure for somebody to come in and basically just invest in the squad because there is nothing else to really invest in. The stadium is there, the training ground is there now it’s all about on the pitch.”
The Friedkin Group have been open to investors at Everton for a number of weeks now, which Stubbs believes this set out their stall towards putting the club up for sale entirely. The development obviously raised concerns over the owners’ long-term plans for the club.
Although another lengthy takeover process will be expected by the fans, this does provide Everton with an opportunity to find a new owner as a much more stable club than they were back in 2024. Any interested investors will now see a club with European potential and a thriving new stadium behind them.