🚨 Everton confirms end of talks with Friedkin over club sale ❌

Everton has confirmed that American investment fund The Friedkin Group will not buy the club.

Everton granted Friedkin, whose company also owns Italian giants Roma, a period of exclusivity to try to negotiate a deal to buy the Goodison Park team.

However, this is now over as no deal was reached.

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

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

“The Friedkin Group will continue to be a lender to the club and is proud to have played a key role in the construction of the new stadium, which will secure a bright future for both Everton and the city of Liverpool.”

“Blue Heaven Holdings has enjoyed a positive relationship with the Friedkin Group and would like to thank them for the time and effort they have invested in this process.

“If there is any further news, it will be provided through the club’s official communication channels.”