Everton FC Agrees to Takeover From AS Roma Owner Friedkin

US billionaire Dan Friedkin has agreed a takeover of Everton FC, the Premier League team that has long struggled to find a buyer.

Friedkin and Everton owner Farhad Moshiri came to an agreement over the weekend, according to people familiar with the matter, bringing to an end to months of uncertainty at the Liverpool-based football team.

“We are pleased to have reached an agreement to become custodians of this iconic football club,” said a spokesperson for The Friedkin Group. Bloomberg first reported on advanced talks regarding the takeover.

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Everton is 94% owned by Moshiri, who has invested heavily ...