Dan Friedkin Nears Acquisition of Everton Amid AS Roma Turmoil

Dan Friedkin, the American billionaire and owner of Italian football club AS Roma, is reportedly close to finalizing an agreement to purchase Everton from its majority shareholder, Farhad Moshiri. The news of this potential acquisition has been reported by Sky Sports News, highlighting significant developments in the negotiations over recent days.

Friedkin had previously explored the possibility of acquiring the English Premier League club in June. However, those negotiations fell through when The Friedkin Group withdrew due to concerns related to Everton’s financial obligations with other investors. This renewed interest appears to signal a resolution of previous hurdles, as reported by Sky Sports News.

The proposed acquisition involves a substantial equity investment, speculated to be between £400 million to £500 million, equivalent to approximately €478 million to €598 million. Such an investment would grant Friedkin a majority stake in the club, marking a significant shift in ownership.

This comes at a challenging time for Friedkin in Italy. Recent decisions at AS Roma have led to unrest, particularly following the dismissal of the club’s figure, Daniele De Rossi. The situation escalated to the point where Roma CEO Lina Souloukou was placed under police protection due to threats and subsequently resigned just before a match on Sunday. This unrest was visibly expressed by fans as protests erupted inside the stadium, with supporters in the Curva Sud section displaying their dissatisfaction by entering the stadium 30 minutes into the first half of the game.

These developments continue to unfold as the football world waits to see how Friedkin’s potential acquisition of Everton will impact both clubs’ futures.