Lyon, France (AP) — Liverpool sent homemade midfielder Tyler Morton to French Crab Lyon on Tuesday for a transfer fee of up to 15 million euros ($17 million).
Morton, 22, has confirmed that he has signed a five-year deal with Lyon and paid a fee of 10 million euros with a potential bonus of 5 million euros.
Morton, who joined Liverpool’s youth system at the age of seven, only made five appearances last season as the Premier League champion. His first team debut took place in 2021 before the loan to Blackburn and Hull.
Morton Help England win the European Championships under 21 last month.
Liverpool is like that This summer, a massive spender – The recent signature of Hugo Ekitiké has increased its spending to approximately $342 million. Therefore, receiving some fees will help with financial sustainability rules. Jarell Quansah’s move to Bayer Leverkusen will increase Liverpool to up to $47 million.
Lyon was demoted due to financial problems The club won the charm And he will remain in League 1 next season.
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