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Lyon confirms intention to retain Tyler Morton this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:50 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Lyon confirms intention to retain Tyler Morton this summer

Summary

Lyon's technical director Matthieu Louis-Jean stated the club aims to keep England youth international Tyler Morton during the summer transfer window. He highlighted the necessity of selling at least two players to comply with UEFA and DNCG regulations. Morton, who joined from Liverpool for €10 million, recorded 43 appearances, scoring two goals and three assists last season. The club has also identified several untransferable players, including Dominik Greif and Corentin Tolisso, as they prepare for the next UEFA Champions League season.

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By the Numbers

•Lyon's technical director wants to keep Tyler Morton this summer.
•Morton played 43 matches, scoring two goals for Lyon in his first season.
•Lyon needs to sell players to meet UEFA and DNCG financial regulations.
•Several key players, including Morton, are considered untransferable.
•Lyon has qualified for the preliminary rounds of next season's UEFA Champions League.

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8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Lyon’s technical director on Tyler Morton: ‘We absolutely want to keep him.’

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Olympique Lyonnais’ technical director, Matthieu Louis-Jean, has asserted his desire to retain England youth international Tyler Morton (23) this summer.Speaking to RMC Sport show Rothen s’enfl...
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