Who is Dan Friedkin, Everton’s new American billionaire owner?

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy AS Roma owner Dan Friedkin has finally bought out Everton majority owner Farhad Moshiri. The American billionaire’s company, The Friedkin Group revived their interest in Everton after a takeover bid broke down in the summer. However, The Friedkin Group have now struck a deal with Blue Heaven Holdings, Moshiri’s company, which has been approved by the FA, the Premier League and the Financial Conduct Authority. At the time of buying Roma, Friedkin described it as not just another business deal but “a passion – a passion for the city, for the team, for the people, and for football.” Of his approach to owning a football club, he explained: “We intend to listen a lot – and we have already been listening – and what we have heard so far is that the fans want three things – a team to be proud of, a club that appreciates, understands and shares their passion, and an ownership that is both present and honest.