Alexia Putellas signs with London City Lionesses in WSL move
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Alexia Putellas has officially joined London City Lionesses, marking her first move to the Women’s Super League after 14 years at FC Barcelona Femeni. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner expressed her desire for a new challenge close to her family and highlighted London’s unique culture and competition in women's football. Putellas will not be alone in the transition, as she reunites with former Barcelona teammate Jana Fernández and reportedly welcomes Mapi León to the team. This move reflects a growing trend of top players from Spain considering the WSL as a viable destination. London City Lionesses have been making headlines with strategic signings, positioning themselves as a competitive force in the league.
- •Putellas moves to London City Lionesses from FC Barcelona Femeni.
- •She aims for a new challenge in the WSL while staying close to family.
- •Putellas reunites with Jana Fernández, with Mapi León expected to join.
- •London City is focusing solely on women's football, without a men's team.
- •Recent signings indicate the club is preparing for greater ambitions.
- 6:03 PMCBS Sports — Alexia Putellas signs three-year deal with London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Putellas joins star cast at London City Lionesses
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Alexia Putellas makes groundbreaking WSL move as she signs for London City Lionesses
"Two-time women's Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has joined London City Lionesses in the latest coup for the Women's Super League (WSL) side owned by American billionaire Michele Kang."Alexia Putellas embodies the pinnacle of talent, dedication and vision in women’s football," said Kang in a club statement.
"For what feels like the first time in her career, Alexia Putellas is stepping into the unknown as she makes the blockbuster move to the Women’s Super League.After 14 years at FC Barcelona Femeni, tw...
"The two-time Ballon d'Or winner lands a historic three-year contract worth reportedly $1.85 million per year as she moves from Barcelona to the WSL
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External links- CBS SportsJul 8, 2026, 6:03 PMAlexia Putellas signs three-year deal with London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona
The two-time Ballon d'Or winner lands a historic three-year contract worth reportedly $1.85 million per year as she moves from Barcelona to the WSL
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 4:01 PMPutellas joins star cast at London City Lionesses
Two-time women's Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has joined London City Lionesses in the latest coup for the Women's Super League (WSL) side owned by American billionaire Michele Kang."Alexia Putellas embodies the pinnacle of talent, dedication and vision in women’s football," said Kang in a club statement.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 3:30 PMAlexia Putellas makes groundbreaking WSL move as she signs for London City Lionesses
For what feels like the first time in her career, Alexia Putellas is stepping into the unknown as she makes the blockbuster move to the Women’s Super League.After 14 years at FC Barcelona Femeni, tw...
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