Ten Premier League clubs are owned by Americans, including Everton, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United.
The Friedkin Group completed its takeover of Everton from Blue Heaven Holdings, making the Toffees the newest Premier League club with an American majority owner.. Led by American businessman Dan Friedkin, The Friedkin Group already owns Serie A's AS Roma and now is adding aThe transaction is just one of many taking over the sport. As soccer continues to grow in the United States, more and more American investors, athletes and celebrities are staking their claim in teams across Europe.
The Friedkin Group will soon learn what it takes to succeed in England's top-flight, a lesson other Americans have received as owners of Premier League clubs.With The Friedkin Group's completed takeover of Everton, there are now 10 Premier League clubs owned by Americans. Half of England's top-flight, including four of the "Big Six" clubs, all have American majority owners.
The number is subject to change every season depending on new agreements or the relegation/promotion of teams. For instance, ifMany of the American owners of Premier League clubs also own other teams across a variety of sports. Along with, was in talks to purchase Everton, but the American could not be a part of two ownership groups in the same league, leaving the door open for The Friedkin Group to step in and complete its purchase.
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