Lyon Successfully Signs Tyler Morton from Liverpool for £15 Million
In a significant move for both Liverpool FC and the French club Lyon, 22-year-old midfielder Tyler Morton has transferred to Lyon for a fee of £15 million ($20 million). The deal, finalized this summer, marks a new chapter in Morton's professional football career.
Morton, who made his senior team debut for Liverpool in 2021, spent four seasons at Anfield, recording 14 appearances across all competitions. However, he found it challenging to secure a consistent spot in the starting eleven, leading to loan spells in the Championship with Hull City and Blackburn Rovers.
The move to Lyon comes at a time when Liverpool is managing its finances carefully, given the significant investments made by the club following their title victory in the 2024-25 season. The sale of academy graduates like Morton and Jarrell Quansah could be a strategic move to balance the books.
Lyon, who were relegated to France's second tier due to financial issues this summer, will benefit from acquiring a young, technically proficient midfielder with international youth success. Morton's career highlights include winning the European Championship with the England Under-21 team, a feat he achieved this summer, helping the England U21 team secure the title.
The reinstatement of Lyon to Ligue 1 could potentially open up transfer opportunities for Liverpool. Lyon successfully appealed the relegation decision and was reinstated to Ligue 1, which could strengthen their ability to compete for the services of players like Morton in the future.
For Morton, the move to Lyon presents an opportunity to secure regular first-team football. His departure from Liverpool likely opens space in the squad and midfield development pathway, potentially giving more opportunities to younger players or new signings to compete for a role that Morton could not fully secure.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has shown faith in the club's youth system, as evidenced by the number of academy graduates who have made it to the senior team. Morton's move to Lyon, therefore, is a testament to the club's commitment to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth, even if it means allowing promising players to seek regular first-team football elsewhere.
References:
[1] BBC Sport. (2025, July 1). Tyler Morton completes move to Lyon. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58025447
[2] Sky Sports. (2025, July 1). Tyler Morton joins Lyon for £15m. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/12303343/tyler-morton-joins-lyon-from-liverpool-for-15m
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