Everton's new takeover 'will have a massive impact in the changing room', insists Phil Jagielka - as ex-Toffees captain explains why after the Friedkin Group replace Farhad Moshiri
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Former Everton captain Phil Jagielka has welcomed the Friedkin Group's takeover of the club, believing that this will be beneficial to the squad moving forward. It was announced on Thursday that the Friedkin Group had purchased a 98.8 per cent stake in the Merseyside outfit, marking the end of a turbulent period of ownership under Farhad Moshiri.
![[The Friedkin Group, led by Dan Friedkin, have been confirmed as Everton's new owners (Roma president Dan Friedkin pictured)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/16/93295349-14210445-The_Friedkin_Group_led_by_Dan_Friedkin_have_been_confirmed_as_Ev-a-7_1734626421349.jpg)
Twice the Toffees have been slapped with sanctions in conjunction with the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) in the last 13 months, and had eight points in total deducted last season. American billionaire Dan Friedkin is proposed to be chairman of the club's board, and has appointed Marc Watts as the club's new executive chairman.
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The Friedkin Group has promised 'thoughtful and strategic investment' to strengthen the first team as one of its key priorities, as well as maximising the commercial value of the club's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, which they are due to move into in time for next season.
![[Jagielka represented the Toffees at London's Tate Modern following their announcement with alcohol spirit Nemiroff Vodka for their 'That's My Spirit' campaign earlier this month]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/16/93324073-14210445-image-m-19_1734627273470.jpg)
And it is the impact of the takeover on the first-team where Jagielka - who recently attended a Nemiroff 'That's My Spirit' event - feels will be most keenly felt. Everton's takeover 'will have a massive impact' on the squad, believes ex-captain Phil Jagielka.
The Friedkin Group, led by Dan Friedkin, have been confirmed as Everton's new owners (Roma president Dan Friedkin pictured). The takeover will usher in a new era at Everton following Farhad Moshiri's disastrous spell. As well as manager Sean Dyche and director of football Kevin Thelwell, nine players are currently due to be out of contract this summer - including captain Seamus Coleman, midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure and striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. In addition, four loan signings in Oriel Mangala, Jack Harrison, Armando Broja and Jesper Lindstrom are due to return to their parent clubs, although Everton have options to buy the latter duo.
