Salma Paralluelo joins Lyon from Barcelona as team reshuffles continue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Lyon has signed Spain striker Salma Paralluelo from Barcelona, as announced on Saturday. The 22-year-old's contract with Barcelona expired in June, following a successful period that included four Spanish league titles and three Champions League victories. Paralluelo, a World Cup winner at various age levels, scored 72 goals in 131 appearances for Barcelona. This transfer comes amid several departures from Barcelona, including two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas, who will join London City Lionesses, and expected moves for Mapi Leon and Ona Batlle.
- •Paralluelo's contract with Barcelona expired in June.
- •She scored twice in the Champions League final against Lyon in May.
- •Barcelona has seen multiple players depart this summer.
- •Putellas is moving to London City Lionesses.
- 11:49 AMYahoo Sports — French champion OL Lyonnes continues recruitment drive by signing Barcelona's Salma Paralluelo
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Spain forward Salma Paralluelo joins OL Lyonnes on four-year deal after Barcelona exit
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Spain striker Paralluelo joins Lyon from Barcelona
"OL Lyonnes have announced the signing of Spain forward Salma Paralluelo on a deal to 2030. The 22-year-old left Barcelona as a free agent this summer after declining to sign new terms with the Liga F club. She attracted interest from multiple parties around Europe and the NWSL, rejecting an offer from eight-time Women’s Super League champions Chelsea, before moving to France. According to multiple sources, the London club would not engage with the salary demands of the player, which exceeded £1m
"French women's champion OL Lyonnes signed Spain forward Salma Paralluelo from Barcelona on a four-year contract on Saturday. Lyon announced the signing on X. A standout junior athlete, the 22-year-old Paralluelo scored twice for Barcelona when it routed Lyon 4-0 in the Champions League final in May, and helped Spain win the World Cup in 2023.
"Salma Paralluelo, a World Cup winner at three age levels, has joined Lyon from Barcelona, the French women's football champions announced on Saturday.Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas announced her departure and is joining London City Lionesses.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 11:49 AMFrench champion OL Lyonnes continues recruitment drive by signing Barcelona's Salma Paralluelo
French women's champion OL Lyonnes signed Spain forward Salma Paralluelo from Barcelona on a four-year contract on Saturday. Lyon announced the signing on X. A standout junior athlete, the 22-year-old Paralluelo scored twice for Barcelona when it routed Lyon 4-0 in the Champions League final in May, and helped Spain win the World Cup in 2023.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:01 AMSpain forward Salma Paralluelo joins OL Lyonnes on four-year deal after Barcelona exit
OL Lyonnes have announced the signing of Spain forward Salma Paralluelo on a deal to 2030. The 22-year-old left Barcelona as a free agent this summer after declining to sign new terms with the Liga F club. She attracted interest from multiple parties around Europe and the NWSL, rejecting an offer from eight-time Women’s Super League champions Chelsea, before moving to France. According to multiple sources, the London club would not engage with the salary demands of the player, which exceeded £1m
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 9:07 AMSpain striker Paralluelo joins Lyon from Barcelona
Salma Paralluelo, a World Cup winner at three age levels, has joined Lyon from Barcelona, the French women's football champions announced on Saturday.Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas announced her departure and is joining London City Lionesses.
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