Scotland captain Caroline Weir signs for Olympique Lyonnais from Real Madrid
Scottish international Caroline Weir, 30, has signed a three-year contract with French champions Olympique Lyonnais after leaving Real Madrid as a free transfer. The Ballon d'Or nominee and Scotland captain scored 63 goals in 125 appearances for Real, where she was named player of the year twice. Weir joins Lyon, winners of five consecutive domestic titles and a record eight Champions Leagues, aiming to reclaim European glory. Lyon also signed German goalkeeper Maria Luisa Grohs from Bayern Munich.
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Caroline Weir Joins OL Lyonnes, Aims for Champions League Glory
Scotland captain Caroline Weir has signed a three-year contract with OL Lyonnes, the eight-time European champions, after four successful seasons at Real Madrid. The 30-year-old midfielder expressed her desire to compete for the Champions League and win trophies at the highest level. Weir recently helped Scotland secure top spot in their World Cup qualifying group by scoring seven goals in two matches. She cited conversations with Lyonnes head coach Jonatan Giráldez as key to her decision, noting his tactical vision for her as a No. 10. Weir leaves Real Madrid as the club's all-time record scorer with 63 goals in 125 appearances, though she never won a league title there. She also challenged Scotland to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil and shared her excitement about settling in Lyon, comparing it to Edinburgh.
Football | The GuardianCaroline Weir's Zinger to Real Madrid?
Caroline Weir, a 30-year-old Scottish footballer, is one of six players who have left Real Madrid's women's team. She has signed for Lyon and, in an interview with the French club's media, explained her reasons. Weir stated she was excited by Lyon's interest, calling it the club with the most history in women's football and an obvious decision. She also cited having Jonatan Giráldez as coach as a determining factor, praising his proven ability to win and manage top players. Weir added that she wants to be surrounded by the best manager, staff, and players, which many interpret as a veiled criticism of Real Madrid.
FútbolCaroline Weir's Reasons for Leaving Real Madrid for Lyon
Scottish midfielder Caroline Weir, 31, has decided not to renew her contract with Real Madrid and will join French club OL Lyonnes (Lyon). Weir, Real Madrid's all-time top scorer with 63 goals, was convinced by Lyon's offer due to the club's historic success in women's football (42 titles, including 8 Champions Leagues), the influence of coach Jonatan Giráldez, and the length and significance of the contract. Weir has not won a trophy since joining Madrid in 2022, losing the 2023 Copa final. She described Lyon as 'the club with the most history in women's football' and said the decision was obvious.
Feed MRSS-S real_madrid_aCaroline Weir joins Olympique Lyonnais from Real Madrid on free transfer
Olympique Lyonnais has signed Scottish international forward Caroline Weir on a free transfer from Real Madrid. The 30-year-old captain of the Scottish national team (102 caps, 17 goals) has committed to the reigning French champions until June 2029. Weir was Real Madrid's top scorer with 63 goals in 125 matches, and had another successful season with 20 goals and 8 assists in 40 appearances. She joins Lyon as they aim to repeat their domestic treble (League, French Cup, League Cup) in 2025-2026 and return to the top of Europe by winning the Champions League, a title they last won in 2022.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footCaroline Weir joins Olympique Lyonnais from Real Madrid on free transfer
Olympique Lyonnais has signed Scottish international forward Caroline Weir on a free transfer from Real Madrid. The 30-year-old captain of Scotland, with 102 caps and 17 goals, has committed to the reigning French champions until June 2029. Weir was Real Madrid's top scorer with 63 goals in 125 matches and had a strong 2024-2025 season, recording 20 goals and 8 assists in 40 appearances. Lyon, who last won the Champions League in 2022, aim to reclaim European dominance while defending their domestic treble of League, French Cup, and League Cup in 2025-2026.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footCaroline Weir Signs for Olympique Lyonnais from Real Madrid
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has signed Scottish international striker Caroline Weir on a free transfer from Real Madrid, committing to a three-season contract until June 2029. The 30-year-old captain of Scotland (102 caps, 17 goals) was Real Madrid's top scorer with 63 goals in 125 matches. In the 2025-2026 season, she recorded 20 goals and 8 assists in 40 appearances. Weir joins the reigning French champions as they aim to repeat a domestic treble (League, French Cup, League Cup) and reclaim the UEFA Champions League title, which Lyon last won in 2022. The transfer was announced during the summer 2025 transfer window.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footCaroline Weir signs for Olympique Lyon from Real Madrid on three-year deal
Scottish footballer Caroline Weir, formerly of Real Madrid, has signed with Olympique Lyon for three seasons, the French club announced on June 16, 2026. Weir left Real Madrid as the club's all-time top scorer with 63 goals and top assistant. Real Madrid confirmed her departure on June 12, thanking her for her professionalism over four seasons. The 30-year-old captain of the Scottish national team, who will wear jersey number nine, said Lyon's ambition matched hers. Lyon is one of the world's most successful women's teams, having won 19 French leagues and eight Champions League titles; they were runners-up in the most recent Women's Champions League final.
FútbolScotland Captain Caroline Weir Signs for Champions League Runners-Up Lyon
Scotland captain Caroline Weir has signed a three-year contract with French champions Lyon after leaving Real Madrid. The 30-year-old midfielder, a 2025 Ballon d'Or nominee, spent four years at Real Madrid, scoring 63 goals in 125 appearances and being named Real player of the year in 2023 and 2025. She expressed regret at not winning silverware with Real, who finished runners-up to Barcelona last season. Weir joins Lyon, who have won their domestic league five consecutive seasons and the Champions League a record eight times, though not since 2022. Lyon were beaten 4-0 by Barcelona in the 2026 Champions League final. Weir said she was 'super excited' to join the club with the most history in women's football and that the club's ambition aligned with her own. The Scottish international, who has 121 caps, began her career at Hibernian and has also played for Arsenal, Bristol Academy, Liverpool, and Manchester City.
BBC SportCaroline Weir signs for Champions League runners-up Lyon
Scotland captain Caroline Weir has signed a three-year contract with French champions Lyon after leaving Real Madrid. The 30-year-old midfielder, a 2025 Ballon d'Or nominee, spent four years at Real Madrid, scoring 63 goals in 125 appearances and being named Real player of the year in 2023 and 2025. She expressed regret at not winning silverware with Real, who finished runners-up to Barcelona last season. Weir joins Lyon, who have won their domestic league five consecutive seasons and the Champions League a record eight times, though not since 2022. Lyon were beaten 4-0 by Barcelona in the 2026 Champions League final. Weir called the move a 'no-brainer' and said Lyon's ambition aligns with her own. She began her career at Hibernian and has 121 caps for Scotland.
BBC SportCaroline Weir signs for Lyon after leaving Real Madrid
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, and was voted Real player of the year in 2023 and 2025, as well as the Spanish league player of the year three years ago. Her side finished runners-up again to Barcelona last season and she expressed regret that she had not been able to help them win any silverware. Lyon have won their domestic league five seasons in a row, including a league and cup double last term. They have also won the Champions League a record eight times, although not since 2022, and were beaten 4-0 in this season's final by Barcelona. Weir, who has 121 caps for her country, began her career with Hibernian before moving to Arsenal, Bristol Academy, Liverpool, Manchester City, then Real Madrid. Last year, she became the first Scottish player to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or award.
BBC SportScottish international Caroline Weir expected to sign for Olympique Lyonnais
Scottish international forward Caroline Weir is expected to join French champions Olympique Lyonnais in the coming days. The 30-year-old, a Ballon d'Or finalist, is at the end of her contract with Real Madrid, which she joined in 2022 from Manchester City. In her two seasons with Real Madrid, she contributed to 55 goals (35 goals, 20 assists) in 82 matches. Weir, captain of Scotland, recently scored seven times in two matches against Israel and participated in the 2020 Olympics with Great Britain. Lyon also announced the signing of German goalkeeper Maria Luisa Grohs from Bayern Munich on a one-year deal to serve as backup for Christiane Endler.
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