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Tyler Morton has shared an emotional message following his departure from Liverpool this week and thanked everyone associated with the Reds.
The midfielder joined Lyon for a fee of £15 million ($20M) on Tuesday, calling time on his 17-year stint with his boyhood club. Understandably, it’s mixed emotions for Morton, who made just five appearances last season and none in the Premier League.
The desire to play regularly was the motivation behind his move, and Morton will hope to build on last summer’s Under-21 Euro success by holding down a spot in the Lyon side. But the Liverpool academy graduate said he will continue to support the club after his departure.
“When you spend 17 years at a club, the fans, players and staff feel like family to you. It’s more than just football,” Morton wrote on Instagram, accompanied with pictures of his progression through the club.
“I could sit here all day and talk about the memories I experienced throughout my time at Liverpool but I just want to express how grateful I am to this club!
“The people around this club have taught me so much and completely shaped me into the person I am today.
“First of all, to the staff, players and all my teammates I have worked with, you have been people I will remember for life. In my hardest times they were always there for me and at my best times they never changed.
“To the staff I’m forever grateful for the opportunity you have all given me to play for this club, from the age of 5 until now all the staff I have come across have guided me and allowed me to be the player I am today and the work they put in behind the scenes at all ages should never go unnoticed.
“Finally to the Liverpool fans, thank you for looking after me and my family always. If I was on loan or at the club I always felt loved and a part of this incredible football club.
“You backed me through anything and I hope you know I gave it my all for you because that is the least you deserve!
“A lot of change in 17 years, but one thing that will never change is my love for the club. I will always be a Liverpool fan. You’ll never walk alone.”
Morton played 14 times for Liverpool during his senior career and earned winners’ medals in the 2022 Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
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