Thu Sep 26 15:04:25 UTC 2024: ## Everton’s Takeover Brings Hope for Stability and a Quieter Future

Everton manager Sean Dyche has expressed optimism about the club’s impending takeover by the Friedkin Group, stating that it will bring much-needed stability and quell the constant noise surrounding the club.

The Friedkin Group, led by Roma owner Dan Friedkin, has reached an agreement to purchase Farhad Moshiri’s majority stake in Everton, pending regulatory approval. Sources believe the deal could be finalized within the next 8-12 weeks.

Dyche, who oversaw Everton’s survival in the Premier League last season, highlighted the impact of the takeover on the club’s tumultuous recent history. “It has been on unsettled ground for such a long time now,” he stated. The takeover is expected to bring a sense of calm and clarity to the club, eliminating the constant speculation and uncertainty that has plagued Everton in recent years.

The deal will make Everton the 10th Premier League club under majority American ownership, if approved by the Premier League. It also ends Moshiri’s lengthy attempts to sell the club, which had been in the works for years.

Despite the optimism surrounding the takeover, Dyche remains focused on his role as manager, stating that he has not yet spoken to the Friedkin Group about his future at Goodison Park. However, he acknowledged that discussions will likely take place at some point.

Dyche has faced a challenging period as manager, dealing with a constant stream of questions surrounding the takeover, battles against relegation, two point deductions, and limited transfer funds. Despite the difficulties, he remains committed to his job, stating, “I have worked hard to correct a lot of things. I have been pleased with that but football management is a strange business now.”

With the takeover on the horizon, Everton fans are hopeful for a brighter future under new ownership. The club’s immediate focus, however, remains on the upcoming Premier League season, with a crucial game against Crystal Palace looming this weekend.

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