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Ex-Everton player has £4 billion fortune and has hailed Blues as ‘great opportunity’

The former striker who spent years in the Premier League said Everton are a "great investment opportunity"

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 9:17 AM
Ex-Everton player has £4 billion fortune and has hailed Blues as ‘great opportunity’
Key Things to Know
  • Former Everton striker Louis Saha called the club a great investment opportunity amid surprise over ownership developments.
  • Saha co-founded the social network AxisStars after retirement, which is now estimated to be worth over £4 billion.
  • Saha questioned why the owners would consider selling, citing Everton's loyal fanbase, historic stability, and stadium.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Everton striker Louis Saha has described his old club as a great investment opportunity following reports regarding the club's ownership situation. The 48-year-old expressed surprise over the current owners potentially looking to sell, noting that Everton's stadium, Premier League stability, and strong fan base make it an attractive prospect for investors.

Saha, who scored 35 goals in 115 matches during his spell at Goodison Park, built a massive fortune after retiring by co-founding the platform AxisStars, which is reportedly valued at over £4 billion. Speaking on the club's current state, he also expressed confusion over chairman Dan Friedkin's apparent lack of contact with manager David Moyes.

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