Roma stadium investment prompts question over Everton’s place in Friedkin plans

Roma's proposed new stadium at Pietralata has cleared a major administrative hurdle, representing an investment worth more than €1bn with construction targeted for spring 2027. The scale of The Friedkin Group's (TFG) commitment has raised questions regarding Everton's place in the ownership group's hierarchy, as discussed by contributor Steve Kelly on the Everton podcast A View From The Bullens.

Gary Gowers of Read Everton argues that the stadium investment does not necessarily prove Roma is being prioritized over Everton. Everton moved into the Hill Dickinson Stadium following a project largely finished before TFG's December 2024 takeover, while Roma continues to share the Stadio Olimpico with Lazio.