Everton FC receive more finance for new stadium

The new Everton FC stadium development is led by Laing O’Rourke. The financial stability of the project has been ongoing, but it looks like the end could be near.

Everton Football Club has successfully obtained a significant loan to assist in financing the construction of the Bramley Moore Dock Stadium. The loan was secured by Everton owner Farhad Moshiri through Blythe Capital, a venture capital company based in Ormskirk.

After an entire year dedicated to securing funding, Moshiri finalized the deal earlier this week.

This development follows closely on the heels of MSP Sports Capital recently acquiring a “period of exclusivity” to explore potential options for financing the stadium construction project.

Blythe Capital, owned by Andrew Bell, who is the founder of the investment platform AJ Bell, is reportedly involved in the financing process for the new stadium. However, Blythe Capital’s role is primarily that of a broker, facilitating the funding process rather than directly contributing cash.

Insiders familiar with the matter suggest that Farhad Moshiri has already pledged £450 million towards the new stadium. Despite this significant commitment, there still remains a shortfall of approximately £300 million in funding that needs to be addressed.

Earlier this year, Moshiri expressed that he was nearing a significant agreement. In his statement, he clarified that Everton Football Club is not up for sale. However, Moshiri acknowledged engaging in discussions with quality investors to address the financial gap concerning the stadium project.

While he possesses the capability to finance it independently, his intention is to attract top-notch sports investors to Everton. This strategic move aims to fulfill the desires of the fans, which include driving improvements and securing additional talent for the club.