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Tyler Morton, the 22-year-old Liverpool midfielder, has completed a permanent transfer to French club Lyon. The move was finalized and confirmed on Tuesday, marking the end of Morton's time at Liverpool.

Morton is a product of Liverpool's academy and has made 14 senior appearances for the club, complemented by loan spells with Blackburn Rovers and Hull City in the Championship. Despite contributing during Liverpool’s title-winning season, he found first-team opportunities limited, making only five appearances that season, none in the Premier League.

The transfer to Lyon reportedly involves a total package of around £15 million ($19.9 million), including add-ons. This decision reflects Morton's ambition for more consistent first-team football, given Liverpool's midfield competition from players like Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones, and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Morton's move follows a trend of Liverpool academy graduates seeking opportunities abroad, alongside former players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jarell Quansah. Liverpool, having spent nearly £300 million this summer and recently selling Luis Díaz for approximately £65.5 million, are aiming to balance their books and streamline their squad ahead of the closing transfer window on September 1.

Additionally, Morton was part of the England Under-21 team that won the recent European Championship, highlighting his potential and pedigree as a young midfielder. His transfer to Lyon offers him a platform to develop further and gain the consistent playing time he seeks at the top level.


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