London City Lionesses sign Alexia Putellas

In a landmark move for the Women's Super League, London City Lionesses have secured the signing of two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas on a free transfer. The Spanish superstar, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in women's football history, joins the ambitious London club on a three-year contract after ending a 14-year tenure with FC Barcelona. The announcement was made at a high-profile event in New York City on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Putellas, 32, leaves Barcelona as a club legend, having scored a record 232 goals in 507 appearances and captained the side to a fourth UEFA Women's Champions League title in her final season. During her decorated spell in Spain, she won 38 major trophies, including ten league titles and four Champions League crowns. She is also a World Cup winner with Spain in 2023 and was part of the side that reached the Euro 2025 final.

Her arrival represents a stunning coup for London City Lionesses, a club that only gained promotion to the WSL last summer and finished sixth in its debut top-flight campaign. Putellas was reportedly pursued by numerous elite clubs across Europe and the United States, with the decision ultimately coming...