Caroline Weir joins Lyon on three-year deal after leaving Real Madrid in 2026

Scotland captain Caroline Weir has signed a three-year contract with French champions Lyon after spending four years at Real Madrid.

Weir's transfer details Scotland captain Caroline Weir has signed a three-year contract with French champions Lyon after leaving Real Madrid. The 30-year-old midfielder spent four years in Spain, scoring 63 goals in 125 appearances. She was voted Real player of the year in 2023 and 2025, as well as the Spanish league player of the year three years ago. ## Real Madrid's struggles Weir’s former club Real Madrid finished runners-up to Barcelona last season, and she expressed regret at not winning any trophies during her time there. The team was also beaten 4-0 by Barcelona in this season’s Champions League final, with Barcelona eliminating Real in the quarter-finals. Lyon, her new club, have won their domestic league five seasons in a row, including a league and cup double last term. ## Lyon's achievements Lyon have won the Champions League a record eight times, though their most recent victory came in 2022. They were defeated 4-0 in this season’s final by Barcelona, who had also eliminated Weir’s Real in the quarter-finals. The club’s domestic dominance includes five consecutive league titles, with a league and cup double secured last term. ## Weir's career journey Caroline Weir, who has 121 caps for Scotland, began her career with Hibernian before moving to Arsenal, Bristol Academy, Liverpool, Manchester City, and then Real Madrid. Last year, she became the first Scottish player to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or award. Her new club Lyon will be her latest destination after a decorated career across multiple top European teams. ## National team impact As Scotland captain, Weir has amassed 121 caps for her country. Her leadership and performances have earned her multiple individual accolades, including being the first Scottish player nominated for the Ballon d’Or last year. Her transfer to Lyon marks another significant chapter in her international and club career.