Friedkin Group begins new era for Everton with financial rule change
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
As of July 1, Everton will transition to a new Squad Cost Ratio system under the Premier League. This change follows the club's past issues with the Profit and Sustainability Rules, where they were penalized for overspending. Previously, Everton had been judged to have breached financial regulations in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, resulting in a £35 million payment to Burnley. The Friedkin Group, now overseeing the club, aims to instate more financial discipline. This shift comes as clubs are no longer subject to the previous profitability limits and will instead be held to a revenue-based spending cap.
- •Everton moves to a new financial assessment period starting July 1.
- •Previous Profit and Sustainability Rules penalized Everton for overspending.
- •Everton must now adhere to a new Squad Cost Ratio system.
- •The club is seeking financial stability under the Friedkin Group's management.
- •Everton previously paid £35 million to Burnley related to relegation matters.
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Friedkin Group will be relieved as £105m cut-off marks start of new era for Everton
"Everton have suffered more than any other club at the hands of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules enforcers. PSR, which evolved from UEFA’s equivalent Financial Fair Play system, was introduced in its current format over a decade ago, with clubs limited to losing £105m over a rolling three-year period, with allowances for expenses such as infrastructure, academy and women’s team spending.
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