Tyler Morton Worth Three Times the £15m Liverpool Sold Him to Lyon For in 2025

In a transfer that has sparked debate among Liverpool fans and pundits, the club sold promising midfielder Tyler Morton to Olympique Lyonnais for £15 million in August 2025. Now, just months later, a respected pundit claims the 22-year-old is performing so exceptionally at Lyon that his market value has tripled, making him worth around £45 million.

Morton, born on October 31, 2002, joined Liverpool's academy at age seven and broke into the senior squad with 14 appearances, including his debut in the 2021 Carabao Cup against Norwich City. He gained Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup experience that season but struggled for consistent minutes thereafter. To aid his development, Liverpool loaned him to Championship sides Blackburn Rovers and Hull City for two seasons, where he showcased tactical discipline, precise passing, and ball recovery skills as a central or defensive midfielder[1][2][3].

His international pedigree added to his allure: Morton played a pivotal role for England U21s, assisting the winning goal in extra time during their European Championship triumph over Germany in summer 2025[1][3]. Seeking regular first-team football, he pushed for a permanent move, leading to negotiations with Lyon, who needed midfield reinforcement amid financial recovery after avoiding relegation[1][2]. Liverpool secured the £15 million fee, viewing it as a win-win: financial gain for the club and opportunity for the player on a five-year contract[2][3].

Since arriving in Ligue 1, Morton has been "so, so good", per the pundit, thriving in Lyon's system with structure and control suiting his strengths. His rapid adaptation, consistent performances, and pre-peak potential have pundits and media buzzing, questioning if Liverpool undervalued their academy product. Lyon's rebuild benefits from his youth international record and Championship-proven grit, positioning him as a key asset in their Ligue 1 survival and ambitions[1][2].

This saga highlights Liverpool's youth sales strategy under pressure from squad depth, but Morton's Lyon success may sting as his value soars threefold[1][2][3].

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