Mary Earps and Mapi Leon expected to join London City Lionesses
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:36 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Mary Earps and Mapi Leon are poised to join London City Lionesses this summer, having agreed personal terms and verbal agreements, respectively. Earps, a former England goalkeeper, is set to move from Paris St-Germain, where she kept 12 clean sheets this season. Leon, a Spain international, recently left Barcelona after nine successful years. Both players are expected to sign contracts soon, marking a significant ambition for the club in the current Women's Super League transfer window.
- •Earps has earned multiple accolades, including the Fifa Best Goalkeeper award.
- •Leon won four Champions League titles during her time at Barcelona.
- •London City Lionesses aim to strengthen their squad ahead of the new WSL season.
- •Club owner Michele Kang is backing a push for notable signings.
- •Alexia Putellas remains a target for the Lionesses this summer.
- 8:36 AMThe Guardian Sport — London City poised to sign Mary Earps and Mapi León in hunt for trophies and fans
- 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — Earps & Leon poised to join London City Lionesses
- 2:22 PMBBC Sport — Earps & Leon poised to join London City Lionesses
"Goalkeeper Earps leaving PSG after two seasons Léon has won four Champions Leagues with Barcelona London City Lionesses are poised to sign Mary Earps and the Barcelona defender Mapi León on free transfers, the Guardian understands, after agreements were reached for them join when their contracts expire at the end of June. The former England goalkeeper has been keen on a return to the Women’s Super League after two years with Paris Saint-Germain, and London City are understood to have identified her as a key summer target months ago. Continue reading...
"Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps and Spain defender Mapi Leon are on the verge of joining London City Lionesses this summer.
"Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps and Spain defender Mapi Leon are on the verge of joining London City Lionesses this summer.
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 2, 2026, 8:36 AMLondon City poised to sign Mary Earps and Mapi León in hunt for trophies and fans
Goalkeeper Earps leaving PSG after two seasons Léon has won four Champions Leagues with Barcelona London City Lionesses are poised to sign Mary Earps and the Barcelona defender Mapi León on free transfers, the Guardian understands, after agreements were reached for them join when their contracts expire at the end of June. The former England goalkeeper has been keen on a return to the Women’s Super League after two years with Paris Saint-Germain, and London City are understood to have identified her as a key summer target months ago. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 2:27 PMEarps & Leon poised to join London City Lionesses
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps and Spain defender Mapi Leon are on the verge of joining London City Lionesses this summer.
- BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 2:22 PMEarps & Leon poised to join London City Lionesses
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps and Spain defender Mapi Leon are on the verge of joining London City Lionesses this summer.
- Sky Sports—Earps set to join London City Lionesses
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps is close to joining London City Lionesses.
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