Blockbuster Signing: London City Lionesses Secure Spanish Icon Alexia Putellas for WSL Debut
London City Lionesses have confirmed the signing of Spanish football icon and two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, who joins on a free transfer after a highly successful 14-year spell with Barcelona. This blockbuster move marks a significant coup for the Women’s Super League, bringing one of the game’s greatest talents to England.
Putellas expressed excitement about the club’s ambition and commitment to women’s football, while owner Michele Kang emphasized the signing as a bold statement about the sport’s future, aiming for top-tier competition and new development pathways.