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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Andy Hampson

Controversial former Everton owner’s role in new £750m stadium

  • Former Everton owner Farhad Moshiri invested £400m in the club's new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium.
  • Everton will move into the new stadium next season after playing their final game at Goodison Park against Southampton this Sunday.
  • Moshiri's eight-year tenure saw the club struggle with financial problems, on-field struggles and a high turnover of managers.
  • The new stadium cost approximately £750m and has a capacity of 52,888.
  • Moshiri hopes the new stadium, along with new ownership, will help Everton bridge the gap to the Premier League elite.

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