The London City Lionesses have completed the signing of two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas.
Putellas was available on a free transfer after leaving Barcelona at the end of last season, sparking a scramble for a woman who helped Spain win the 2023 World Cup and played a pivotal role in four Champions League successes during her 14-year spell in Catalonia.
“I am thrilled to embark on this new chapter with London City Lionesses,” Putellas told the club’s official website.
“The club’s ambition and its steadfast commitment to growing as a women-only independent club resonate deeply with me.
“Off the pitch, building on my passion for youth development, I am equally excited to work with [club owner] Michele [Kang] in elevating women’s football in England and on the global stage.”
Lionesses owner Kang thrilled with Putellas capture
Kang was delighted to have snapped up the 32-year-old who will not only drive standards in the WSL but also raise its profile.
Kang said: “Alexia Putellas embodies the pinnacle of talent, dedication, and vision in women’s football. Her decision to join our independent, women-first club is a powerful endorsement of what we are building at London City.
”This is more than a signing, it is a bold statement about the future of the sport. Together, we will compete at the highest levels while creating new commercial opportunities and development pathways for the next generation of female athletes.”
London City finished sixth in their first season in the top-flight following promotion and have embarked on a major recruitment drive this summer, signing England goalkeeper Mary Earps from Paris Saint-Germain, Denmark defender Janni Thomsen from Utah Royals and the Germany forward Nicole Anyomi from Eintracht Frankfurt.
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