Everton Secure Planning Permission For 53,000-Capacity Stadium | Football News
Everton have secured planning permission for a £500 million ($705 million) 53,000-capacity stadium in Liverpool’s docklands as they seek to compete with the Premier League’s “Big Six”. The club, who currently play at Goodison Park, have been English champions nine times in their illustrious history but have not won any silverware since 1995.
Chairman Bill Kenwright hailed the “very important step” in the Toffees’ ambition to be a consistent challenger to Merseyside rivals Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal.
Goodison has been the club’s home since 1892, but it has a capacity of less than 40,000 and outdated facilities.
Everton are hoping their new stadium by the River Mersey will boost their revenue in the long term.
