Everton confirm end of discussions with Friedkin over club sale ❌ | OneFootball

Everton have confirmed that American investment fund The Friedkin Group will not be purchasing the club.

Everton gave Friedkin, whose firm is also the owner of Italian giants Roma, a period of exclusivity to try and find a deal to purchase the Goodison Park side.

That though, has come to an end with a deal not able to be struck.

A statement on Everton’s official website read: “Following a period of exclusivity, discussions between Blue Heaven Holdings and The Friedkin Group over a potential sale of a majority stake in Everton have ended and The Friedkin Group will not be progressing with a purchase of the Club.

“Both Blue Heaven Holdings and The Friedkin Group entered discussions in good faith to explore whether a sale could be agreed. Those discussions have concluded. The parties agree it is in both their interests for Everton to explore alternative options.

“The Friedkin Group will remain a lender to the Club and is proud to have played a key role in enabling the new stadium to be built, which will help ensure a bright future for both Everton and the City of Liverpool.

“Blue Heaven Holdings maintains a positive relationship with The Friedkin Group and would like to thank them for the time and effort they have put into this process.

“When there is further news to share, it will be provided via the Club’s official communication channels.”