Scotland captain Caroline Weir has officially joined OL Lyon, expressing her excitement about signing with a club she believes has the most significant history in women's football. Weir, who recently departed Real Madrid, has committed to a three-year contract with the French champions and Champions League runners-up.

Weir's Impressive Track Record

The 30-year-old midfielder has had a notable career, having spent four years at Real Madrid where she netted 63 goals in 125 appearances. During her time in Spain, Weir earned recognition as the Real player of the year in both 2023 and 2025, and was also named the Spanish league player of the year three years ago. Despite her individual accolades, Weir's team fell short in their pursuit of silverware, finishing as runners-up to Barcelona last season.

Joining a Historic Club

Now, Weir transitions to Lyon, a club that has dominated French football with five consecutive league titles and a league and cup double last season. Lyon also boasts a remarkable record in the Champions League, having won the tournament eight times, although they have not claimed the title since 2022. In the most recent final, they were defeated 4-0 by Barcelona, who had previously eliminated Weir's Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.

Weir shared her enthusiasm for the move, stating, "I was super excited to hear that Lyon were interested. For me, it's the club with the most history in the women's game." She emphasized that the club's ambition aligns with her own goals, making the decision to join Lyon a straightforward one.

Having started her career at Hibernian, Weir has played for several clubs, including Arsenal, Bristol Academy, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. Notably, she became the first Scottish player nominated for the Ballon d'Or award last year.