‘Let us say this’ – Friedkin Group clarify multi-club stance after Everton takeover agreed

The Friedkin Group insist they are fully invested in AS Roma and the Italian side “remains at the heart of our football ambitions” despite striking a deal to purchase a majority stake in Everton on Monday afternoon.

US billionaire Dan Friedkin had initially ended talks with the Blues in July after a period of exclusivity, but on Monday saw the deal resurrected as he agreed a deal to buy Farhad Moshiri’s 94.1% stake in the club through his Blue Heaven Holdings. Should the takeover be approved by the various Premier League and Football Association tests owners must comply with then Everton will be the second football club the Friedkin Group have purchased following the 2020 acquisition of Roma.

However, the Friedkin Group – who led the Italians to Conference League glory under Jose Mourinho in 2022 – have insisted that their commitment to matters at the Stadio Olimpico will be unaffected by the prospective acquisition of Everton. “Football is admired around the world as the beautiful game. Each match is filled with passion, excitement and unpredictability – and that’s why we love it,” read a statement from Dan and Ryan Friedkin on Monday night.

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“But beyond the results on the pitch, our responsibility as club owners is to make big decisions that we believe are in the best interest of the club, even when they are very difficult to make.