Alexia Putellas joins London City Lionesses after summer bid
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 2:46 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
London City Lionesses have secured a deal for Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner. The signing marks one of the most significant moves in women’s soccer this summer. The club made an ambitious bid earlier this summer, which has now resulted in a successful acquisition. Putellas' addition is expected to have a major impact on the Women's Super League.
- •London City Lionesses made a bid for Alexia Putellas earlier this summer.
- •Putellas is a two-time Ballon d’Or winner.
- •The signing is considered one of the biggest in women's soccer history.
- •Putellas' arrival is anticipated to influence the Women's Super League significantly.
"London City Lionesses made a sensational bid for Alexia Putellas earlier this summer, and finally, a deal has been struck. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner is theirs. How have they managed to pull off one of the biggest shock signings of the summer - or indeed ever?
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