Alexia Putellas discusses her move to London City Lionesses in WSL
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:11 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Alexia Putellas addressed reporters in Kent, expressing her excitement for joining the London City Lionesses. The two-time Ballon d'Or winner and four-time Champions League champion spoke about leaving Barcelona, where she had a celebrated 14-year career. She shared her anticipation for competing in the Women's Super League and the challenges of playing against former teammates. Putting aside any initial nerves, Putellas engaged with the media while discussing her feelings and expectations for the upcoming season.
- •Putellas joined London City Lionesses after a successful spell at Barcelona.
- •She is a two-time Ballon d'Or winner and has won the Champions League four times.
- •Putellas humorously addressed potential rivalries with former teammates in England.
- •Her comments reflect her readiness to contribute to the team and league.
- •The press conference showcased her growing proficiency in English.
- 12:07 PMESPN Soccer — Putellas 'hungry to win' after London City move
- 8:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Alexia Putellas: ‘I’m hungry to win, to fight with my teammates for victory’
"London City Lionesses’ headline signing talks expectations, the lure of playing in England and the prospect of being kicked by her former teammates Momentarily, Alexia Putellas appears somewhat nervous, stepping inside the cramped conference room in a Kent hotel to see 23 reporters squeezed inside, all eager to hear from the Women’s Super League’s newest global superstar, but she quickly composes herself. Within minutes, she is into her stride, asking for tips about roast dinners and drawing laughs from the room as she jokes that her friends who play for other English clubs have told her they are going to kick her. Welcome to the WSL. Speaking in English throughout the 20-minute session with ever-increasing proficiency, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner and four-time Champions League winner explains why she has swapped the prestige of Barcelona – where she has been idolised over a trophy-laden 14-year spell – for a team that finished 22 points adrift of the European qualification places last term. Continue reading...
"Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has said that she is "hungry to win" and "100% committed" to her new club while aiming to become a more complete player at London City Lionesses.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 9, 2026, 12:07 PMPutellas 'hungry to win' after London City move
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has said that she is "hungry to win" and "100% committed" to her new club while aiming to become a more complete player at London City Lionesses.
- The Guardian SportAug 9, 2026, 8:00 AMAlexia Putellas: ‘I’m hungry to win, to fight with my teammates for victory’
London City Lionesses’ headline signing talks expectations, the lure of playing in England and the prospect of being kicked by her former teammates Momentarily, Alexia Putellas appears somewhat nervous, stepping inside the cramped conference room in a Kent hotel to see 23 reporters squeezed inside, all eager to hear from the Women’s Super League’s newest global superstar, but she quickly composes herself. Within minutes, she is into her stride, asking for tips about roast dinners and drawing laughs from the room as she jokes that her friends who play for other English clubs have told her they are going to kick her. Welcome to the WSL. Speaking in English throughout the 20-minute session with ever-increasing proficiency, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner and four-time Champions League winner explains why she has swapped the prestige of Barcelona – where she has been idolised over a trophy-laden 14-year spell – for a team that finished 22 points adrift of the European qualification places last term. Continue reading...
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