Alexia Putellas agrees personal terms with London City Lionesses

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Alexia Putellas agrees personal terms with London City Lionesses
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Alexia Putellas has agreed to personal terms with London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona. Recognized as one of the world's top players, Putellas spent 14 years with Barça, winning numerous titles including four Champions League crowns. Her transfer marks a significant moment for London City, a club looking to make an impact in the Women’s Super League after one season in the top flight. Under the ownership of Michele Kang, the club aims to solidify its ambitions with this major signing.

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  • Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 years with the team.
  • She has won 10 Liga F titles and four Champions League titles.
  • London City Lionesses are seeking to establish themselves further in the WSL.
  • Michele Kang is the owner of London City Lionesses.
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  • 10:57 AMESPN SoccerSources: London City leading race to sign Putellas...
  • 9:56 AMThe Guardian SportHuge boost for WSL as Alexia Putellas agrees personal terms with London City
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Spanish great moving to England after 14 years at Barça She has been impressed by vision of Michele Kang’s club Alexia Putellas has agreed personal terms with London City Lionesses. Widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, Putellas would be one of the biggest signings in the history of the Women’s Super League, with her arrival also representing an extraordinary moment for London City, an independently-run club who have spent only one season in the top flight of women’s football in England. Putellas left Barcelona last month upon the expiry of her contract with the club she represented for 14 years, a period in which she won 10 Liga F titles and four Champions League titles, as well as the World Cup with Spain in 2023 and twice being named a Ballon d’Or winner. The 32-year-old, who also captained Barça, wants to pursue a new challenge and has naturally attracted interest from most of the world’s wealthiest teams. She has been linked with a move to London City with multiple sources confirming she has agreed a contract with the club, who have made no secret of their grand ambitions under the ownership of the American businesswoman, Michele Kang. Continue reading...

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London City Lionesses are leading the race to land Alexia Putellas as the midfielder weighs up three offers after announcing she will leave Barcelona, various sources have told ESPN.

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