Lyon Sign Liverpool Midfielder Tyler Morton on Five-Year Contract

Tyler Morton joins Lyon

Tyler Morton has completed his move from Liverpool to Lyon, signing a five-year contract with the French club.

“Olympique Lyonnais announce the arrival of midfielder Tyler Morton from Liverpool...”

Tyler Morton has completed his transfer from Liverpool to Lyon, signing a five-year deal with the French club. The 22-year-old midfielder joins Lyon for a reported €10 million (£8.7 million) fee from the reigning Premier League champions.

Lyon announced the signing of Tyler Morton from Liverpool, stating, “Olympique Lyonnais announce the arrival of midfielder Tyler Morton from Liverpool. The English youth international has signed a five-year contract, which will run until June 30, 2030.” Morton joined Liverpool's academy at 7 and signed his first professional contract at 17 before making the move to Lyon.

Tyler Morton has completed a permanent transfer to Olympique Lyonnais.

Everyone at LFC would like to wish Tyler all the very best for the future.

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 5, 2025

He made 14 appearances for the first team and spent two loan periods in the English second division - at Blackburn and Hull.

🔴🔵 Official: Tyler Morton joins OL from Liverpool on £15m deal with 20% sell-on clause included in package. pic.twitter.com/NggWbmcffI

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 5, 2025

Capped 13 times at under-21 level for England, Morton was a central figure as the team were crowned European champions in June.

Tyler Morton played a crucial role in the final, delivering a precise cross that Jonathan Rowe headed home to secure the winning goal against Germany.