Alexia Putellas joins London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 3:51 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has signed with London City Lionesses, confirmed by multiple sources. This move follows her departure from Barcelona after 14 years with the club. Putellas will look to bring her experience and skill to the Lionesses as they prepare for upcoming competitions. Further details regarding her contract and potential debut are anticipated in the coming days.
- •Putellas has been a key player at Barcelona for 14 years.
- •She is a recipient of the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.
- •London City Lionesses confirmed the signing on June 25.
- •Details on her debut with the team are expected soon.
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Spain women's star Putellas to join London City Lionesses
- 6:39 PMYahoo Sports — Putellas decides to join London City Lionesses
- 5:59 PMBBC Sport — Double Ballon d'Or winner Putellas to join London City Lionesses
- 4:15 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Putellas reaches deal with Lionesses
"Spanish star Alexia Putellas is to join WSL side London City Lionesses, Michele Kang's women-only club, AFP learned Thursday from a source close to the matter. Putellas wants to play "in a place with a new project, demonstrating that a women‑only football club also has potential and can be profitable," according to the source close to the matter.
"Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has reached an agreement with London City Lionesses, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN, after leaving Barcelona following a 14-year spell.
"Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas decides to move to London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 9:51 PMSpain women's star Putellas to join London City Lionesses
Spanish star Alexia Putellas is to join WSL side London City Lionesses, Michele Kang's women-only club, AFP learned Thursday from a source close to the matter. Putellas wants to play "in a place with a new project, demonstrating that a women‑only football club also has potential and can be profitable," according to the source close to the matter.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 6:39 PMPutellas decides to join London City Lionesses
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas decides to move to London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona.
- BBC SportJun 25, 2026, 5:59 PMDouble Ballon d'Or winner Putellas to join London City Lionesses
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas decides to move to London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona.
- ESPN SoccerJun 25, 2026, 4:15 PMSources: Putellas reaches deal with Lionesses
Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has reached an agreement with London City Lionesses, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN, after leaving Barcelona following a 14-year spell.
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