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Moyes says he was surprised by Everton sale announcement
Everton manager David Moyes said he was surprised to learn that the club’s owners are open to new investment, including a possible sale of a controlling stake.
The American-owned Friedkin Group completed its takeover in December 2024, after previous efforts to sell Everton fell through.
Moyes said he learned the news on Friday, when it was announced publicly.
He had expected the owners to stay much longer and said the recent transfer window had given him some indication that their plans might have changed.
Moyes returned to Everton in early 2025 hoping to help the club challenge for European places more often.
He said he feels most sorry for supporters, who have faced repeated uncertainty and difficult periods, including points deductions and relegation concerns.
Moyes said he and the players will focus on winning matches while the club’s ownership situation develops.
Everton manager David Moyes said he was surprised that the club’s owners, The Friedkin Group, are open to selling a controlling interest.
Moyes said he found out about the announcement on Friday morning, when it was released to supporters.
The Friedkin Group said it was open to new investment, including a potential sale of a controlling interest.
Moyes said the summer transfer window had given him some indication that the owners might not be fully committed.
He said he felt sorry for Everton fans facing another period of uncertainty over the club’s ownership.
- Who
- David Moyes, Everton’s manager, said he was surprised by the news.
- What
- The Friedkin Group is open to new investment, including a potential sale of a controlling interest in Everton.
- When
- The group’s announcement was made on Friday morning. The articles were published on October 9, 2026.
- Where
- Everton, an English club in the Premier League.
- Why
- The Friedkin Group said it was open to new investment, but the reason for considering a sale was not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Friedkin Group completed its full takeover of Everton.
Moyes returned to Everton.
Moyes said he began to see signs that the owners might not be committed.
The Friedkin Group announced it was open to new investment, including a potential sale of a controlling interest, and Moyes said he learned the news then.
- Club
- Everton
- Manager
- David Moyes
- Owners
- The Friedkin Group, led by Dan Friedkin
- Potential transaction
- New investment, including a potential sale of a controlling interest
- Full takeover
- Completed in December 2024
What people are saying
I only found out this morning myself along with everybody else.
We were all expecting them to be here for 20 to 30 years, however long it may be.
It's been a difficult summer for us.
But it's for Evertonians I feel sorry for the most.
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