Kieran Maguire drops Everton takeover verdict after investors agree deal for 65 per cent stake
Everton fans should be concerned at the past record of 777 Partners at football clubs if the Miami-based investors take over at Goodison Park.
That is the view of finance expert Kieran Maguire, who spoke exclusively to Football Insider about the concerning record of 777 Partners amid their latest investment in Germany.
The American investment platform recently expanded their club ownership portfolio by securing a majority 64.7 per cent stake in Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin.
Hertha Berlin owner Lars Windhorst accepted a stake in the footballing arm of 777 Partners in exchange for his shares in the club, which originally set him back £320million when he purchased them in 2019.
The Athletic reported in February that 777 Partners were also eyeing up investment in Everton as they look to expand their ownership to the Premier League.
Maguire insists an Everton bid can’t be ruled out even after their major investment in Germany, although Toffees fans were warned about their previous record as owners.
“777 Partners certainly have the money to make significant acquisitions when it comes to individual franchise purchases,” Maguire told Football Insider.
“Their recent purchase of Hertha Berlin should not prevent Everton from being in the mix as their next project.
“The main concern for Everton fans is that 777’s record to date is not particularly inspiring with regards to the clubs they have bought.
“New is not always better when it comes to football club owners and being able to provide the resources and know-how to improve results on the pitch.
“While in the world of football you can never say never to change, it doesn’t mean that Everton fans will welcome new owners with open arms once they find out the record of 777 Partners.“
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