Caroline Weir joins Lyon from Real Madrid on a three-year deal
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:35 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Caroline Weir has signed a three-year contract with Olympique Lyonnais after leaving Real Madrid. The Scotland captain, who scored 63 goals in 125 appearances for Madrid, expressed disappointment over not winning silverware during her time there. Lyon, the reigning French champions, have enjoyed recent success, winning the league and cup double last season. They have a notable history in the Champions League, having won it a record eight times, although they lost to Barcelona in the final this season. Weir, who has 121 caps for Scotland, previously played for several clubs, including Manchester City and Arsenal.
- •Weir previously played for Real Madrid for four years.
- •Lyon won the French league title for the fifth consecutive season.
- •The club has not won the Champions League since 2022.
- •Weir was Real Madrid's player of the year in 2023 and 2025.
- •She became the first Scottish player nominated for the Ballon d'Or last year.
- 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Caroline Weir signs for OL Lyonnes
- 10:18 AMYahoo Sports — Weir signs for Champions League runners-up Lyon
- 10:18 AMBBC Football — Weir signs for Champions League runners-up Lyon
"Scotland captain Caroline Weir has signed for OL Lyonnes on a three-year deal.The former Liverpool and Manchester City player joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2022. She spent four seasons in the S...
"Scotland captain Caroline Weir signs a three-year contract with French champions Lyon after leaving Real Madrid.
"Scotland captain Caroline Weir signs a three-year contract with French champions Lyon after leaving Real Madrid.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:35 AMCaroline Weir signs for OL Lyonnes
Scotland captain Caroline Weir has signed for OL Lyonnes on a three-year deal.The former Liverpool and Manchester City player joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2022. She spent four seasons in the S...
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:18 AMWeir signs for Champions League runners-up Lyon
Scotland captain Caroline Weir signs a three-year contract with French champions Lyon after leaving Real Madrid.
- BBC FootballJun 16, 2026, 10:18 AMWeir signs for Champions League runners-up Lyon
Scotland captain Caroline Weir signs a three-year contract with French champions Lyon after leaving Real Madrid.
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