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Everton announces new major shareholder

Premier League club Everton has named Farhad Moshiri as its new major shareholder.

Everton has named Farhad Moshiri as their new major shareholder.

The British-Iranian businessman has acquired a 49.9 percent stake in the club, subject to Premier League approval.

Everton had been in talks with a consortium led by former San Diego Padres owner John Jay Moores but Moshiri, a former Arsenal shareholder, has stepped in to take a major stake in the Merseyside outfit.

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright said: "After an exhaustive search I believe we have found the perfect partner to take the club forward.