Everton FC has been given a significant boost in their search for a new owner, as American businessman John Textor has expressed interest in purchasing the club. Textor, who owns a majority stake in Brazilian club Botafogo and has investments in other teams, has been described as the “front-runner” to complete a takeover by Sky Sports. He is surely a man that will take the club to win titles and not to be fighting relegation all the time.
According to Brazilian football journalist Rodrigo Calvozzo, Textor’s interest in Everton is a positive development for the club, as he has a proven track record of investing in teams and improving their fortunes. Calvozzo notes that Textor’s hands-on approach and willingness to engage with fans has made him a popular figure at Botafogo, and that his investment in the team has led to significant improvements on the pitch.
Textor’s interest in Everton comes after the club’s previous ownership deal with 777 Partners fell through. Calvozzo believes that Everton “got rid of a big problem” by avoiding a takeover by 777 Partners, who have been criticized for their handling of other clubs.
While there are concerns among Botafogo fans that Textor’s ownership could lead to the team becoming a feeder club for Everton, Calvozzo notes that Textor’s approach has been different from other investors, who have been criticized for being distant from the fans and only interested in profiting from the team.
Overall, the potential takeover by Textor is seen as a positive development for Everton, who have been struggling financially and on the pitch in recent years.