Farhad Moshiri has broken his silence on Everton’s takeover delay.
Moshiri struck a deal with 777 Partners last September for his entire 94.1% share which would bring an end his eight-year spell at Goodison Park.
But the takeover remains at deadlock with the Premier League as they continue to scrutinise the Americans’ financial sustainability as owners.
In a letter responding to the Blues’ Fan Advisory Board on Friday, the British-Iranian billionaire reaffirmed his belief in 777’s ability to take the club forward.
“With respect to 777, my view has not changed from what I said when we announced the proposed transaction last year,” wrote Moshiri.
“I remain confident they are the right partners to take our great club forward, bringing all the benefits of being an experienced and well-connected investor, and their multi-club model.
“Securing the complete financing of the new stadium remains a priority and I can assure you from personal experience that 777 have met every ask that we have made of them to date.
“Now I completely understand we must respect the Premier League’s process and hope that this is something we must live with for only a little longer.
“We fully respect all our regulatory bodies, work closely and constructively with them, and please bear with us whilst we are in the home straight.”