Mapi Leon joins London City Lionesses on three-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Spain defender Mapi Leon has signed with London City Lionesses on a three-year contract after leaving Barcelona. The 31-year-old spent nine years at Barcelona, winning 27 trophies, and was part of the team that achieved their fourth Women's Champions League title. Leon, who has over 50 caps for Spain, expressed excitement about the project in London and the opportunity to compete in a new league. London City Lionesses have had a notable transfer window, aiming for European qualification this season.
- •Leon joins after a successful stint at Barcelona.
- •She has more than 50 international caps for Spain.
- •Lionesses finished sixth in their debut WSL season.
- •Other key signings include Alexia Putellas and Mary Earps.
- •The club aims for European qualification this season.
- 11:43 AMYahoo Sports — Champions League winner Mapi León joins London City Lionesses, adding to exits from Barcelona
- 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — London City Lionesses sign Spanish international defender León
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Spain defender Leon joins London City Lionesses
- 11:01 AMBBC Sport — Spain defender Leon joins London City Lionesses
"The wave of players leaving Women’s Champions League winner Barcelona continued Monday with Mapi León joining London City Lionesses, where Alexia Putellas will again be a teammate. London City said the 31-year-old León had signed a three-year contract as a free agent after her contract expired at Barcelona. León won four Champions League titles in nine seasons at the heart of Barcelona’s defense, all spent with Putellas as playmaker.
"London City Lionesses have completed the signing of Spanish international defender María León on a three-year deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The...
"Spain defender Mapi Leon joins London City Lionesses on a three-year deal following her exit from Barcelona.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 11:43 AMChampions League winner Mapi León joins London City Lionesses, adding to exits from Barcelona
The wave of players leaving Women’s Champions League winner Barcelona continued Monday with Mapi León joining London City Lionesses, where Alexia Putellas will again be a teammate. London City said the 31-year-old León had signed a three-year contract as a free agent after her contract expired at Barcelona. León won four Champions League titles in nine seasons at the heart of Barcelona’s defense, all spent with Putellas as playmaker.
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 11:10 AMLondon City Lionesses sign Spanish international defender León
London City Lionesses have completed the signing of Spanish international defender María León on a three-year deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The...
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 11:01 AMSpain defender Leon joins London City Lionesses
Spain defender Mapi Leon joins London City Lionesses on a three-year deal following her exit from Barcelona.
- BBC SportJul 13, 2026, 11:01 AMSpain defender Leon joins London City Lionesses
Spain defender Mapi Leon joins London City Lionesses on a three-year deal following her exit from Barcelona.
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