tyler morton’s time at liverpool is over the young midfielder who came through the academy ranks at the club is set to leave anfield after a £15million deal was agreed with french club lyon it’s a transfer that marks a major step in morton’s career and also says a lot about how liverpool are reshaping their midfield ahead of the new
season the deal includes attainable add-ons and a 20 percent sell-on clause which means if lyon ever sells him in the future liverpool will still make money off it it’s not just any small transfer for a young english player this one has serious long-term value tyler morton had been on the radar of a few clubs this summer but none were able to come close to lyon’s offer ipswich town a championship side had shown strong interest in signing him especially after his performances with england under-21s where he helped the
young lions retain the uefa european under-21 championship in june but ipswich’s financial muscle just couldn’t match lyon’s determination to get their man lyon despite having their own financial troubles have gone all out to secure morton and the deal is now in its final stages morton is expected to make the switch to france very soon the move may surprise some fans especially considering lyon’s chaotic summer they were initially relegated to ligue 2 in june despite finishing sixth in ligue 1 and earning a europa league qualification place it was a confusing and frustrating time for the french side but they appealed the relegation ruling and were later reinstated into ligue 1 now they are
back and trying to rebuild quickly part of that rebuild includes signing one of england’s top young midfield talents in tyler morton for morton this is a new chapter a chance to play regular top-flight football and test himself in a different league at 22 years old he has already shown maturity and composure beyond his years and many believe he still has massive potential to unlock his journey started in the liverpool academy where he steadily rose through the youth levels his big break came in september 2021 when he featured in a league cup game against norwich city from that point on fans started to take notice of him his neat
passing sharp awareness and ability to control the tempo of the game made him stand out jürgen klopp gave him more opportunities including games in the premier league champions league and fa cup it was clear the coaching staff saw something special in him but competition at liverpool is always tough especially in midfield with the likes of curtis jones harvey elliott dominik szoboszlai and others battling for places it became difficult for morton to get consistent minutes and for a player at his stage of development playing time is everything going
out on loan or securing a move is often the only way to keep growing and improving it’s not just about ability anymore it’s also about making smart career decisions this move to lyon could be just that for morton lyon have a reputation for developing young talent and giving them the platform to shine they’re not afraid to play young players and give them real responsibility in the team and morton could thrive in such an environment it’s also a good step culturally for him moving to a new country learning a new language adapting to a new league all of that builds character and helps a footballer mature on
and off the pitch morton’s exit from liverpool is one of several changes taking place at the club under the new leadership team sporting director richard hughes and head coach arne slot are reshaping the squad ahead of the 2025-26 season and several players have already left while others have come in slot’s arrival from feyenoord marked a fresh start and the club is clearly trying to strike a balance between experience and youth morton’s departure opens up space in
midfield and might give younger prospects even more chances to impress liverpool fans will have mixed emotions about morton leaving some will be sad to see a homegrown player go especially one who showed so much promise others will understand that it’s a smart move for everyone involved and they’ll be wishing him the best in france there’s also the financial side to consider in today’s football world it’s not just about the player it’s about the money too £15million for a player who came through the academy is solid business for
liverpool especially when you factor in the 20 percent sell-on clause it’s not just a goodbye it’s a strategic move that could still benefit the club down the line morton himself hasn’t spoken publicly yet about the transfer but sources close to him say he’s excited and ready for the challenge he’s been working hard all summer and believes he can make an impact at lyon he knows it won’t be easy but he’s confident in his ability and is looking forward to getting started the coaching staff at lyon are also said to be very keen on him they see him as a long-term solution in
midfield someone who can control the game dictate the rhythm and bring stability to the team he’s not flashy but he’s reliable and consistent and that’s exactly what lyon needs right now there’s something poetic about morton’s journey he grew up dreaming of playing for liverpool made that dream come true and now he’s ready to explore new horizons he leaves with his head held high having worn the famous red shirt and contributed to the team when called upon and while he may not have become a first-team regular at anfield he leaves with
respect and gratitude from the club and the fans it’s a reminder of how tough it is to make it at the very top not every academy graduate becomes a star at their boyhood club but that doesn’t mean they can’t have great careers elsewhere tyler morton’s story is still being written and this move to lyon is just the next chapter many young players have gone abroad and come back stronger better more mature maybe morton will do the same maybe he’ll become a star in ligue
1 or maybe he’ll catch the eye of the england senior team there’s so much that could still happen he has the talent the drive and now the opportunity all eyes will be on him as he begins this new journey and while liverpool fans may not see him in red again anytime soon they’ll surely keep an eye on him and hope he thrives because once a red always a red and tyler morton’s name will always be part of the club’s proud history
