777 Partners get loan extension as Everton takeover in last lap

Everton’s proposed ownership change inches closer to finally being completed thanks to a new development. 777 Partners previously agreed to purchase Farhad Moshiri’s 94% of the Merseyside club way back in September. While deals regarding Premier League teams typically do not drag on for such a long period, this particular situation is quite different from others.

Fellow Premier League clubs almost immediately raised concerns over 777’s pending takeover of Everton. This mostly had to do with the firm’s ventures with other soccer clubs. The American group also currently owns majority stakes in Genoa, Standard Liège, Red Star, Hertha BSC, and Vasco da Gama. The latter club previously received a transfer ban by FIFA.

Just weeks after the aforementioned agreement, it was revealed that 777 Partners did not provide necessary financial documents to a British regulator. The regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, must review the group’s finances before allowing the deal to advance. Financial Conduct Authority then submits its opinions on the issue to the Premier League.

777 Partners must repay the loan before finishing the Everton deal

Despite the series of problems, the deal is now seemingly heading to the home stretch. Premier League officials recently asserted that 777’s agreement with Moshiri can near completion if the firm repays a $200 million loan. As a result, the American group asked for more time to pay off this massive debt.

Although they initially waited for a ruling on the request, 777 Partners have now received an extension for the repayment. According to sources at The Guardian, this extra time is thought to be weeks, not months. Repaying the debt is one of the final stipulations for the firm to complete for the deal to finally finish.

The various delays in the official takeover have made many at Everton worry about the club’s future. Continuing to stall could very well mean that the historic club may face filing…

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Author : Chris Moore

Publish date : 2024-04-16 19:27:34

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