The Friedkin Group, based in the United States, has officially completed the acquisition of Premier League club Everton, as confirmed by the club on Thursday.
The takeover deal sees Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited, a company within the Friedkin Group, become the new owner of Everton. This marks a significant shift in the club's ownership structure.
With this deal, Everton joins a growing list of English Premier League clubs now under American majority ownership. The Friedkin Group has acquired a controlling 98.8% stake in the club, further solidifying their position in the Premier League.
This move adds Everton to the group of top-tier English clubs with significant American investment, bringing the total to 10 such teams in the league.
The deal highlights the ongoing trend of American investors increasing their influence in English football, with the Premier League being a particularly attractive market for foreign ownership.
Everton's supporters will now look to see how the new ownership group will impact the club's direction, with expectations for financial investment and long-term strategic goals.
The takeover also sets the stage for potential changes at the managerial and operational level, as the Friedkin Group looks to make its mark on the historic club.
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