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Women's football: Double Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas signs in London

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spanish football star Alexia Putellas has officially signed with London City Lionesses, a women's club owned by Michele Kang.
  • The 32-year-old two-time Ballon d'Or winner leaves FC Barcelona after 14 years, during which she won multiple titles, including four Champions Leagues.
  • Putellas chose the London club over Boston Legacy FC to remain in Europe, joining a team that includes other international stars.

Alexia Putellas, the celebrated Spanish midfielder and two-time Ballon d'Or winner, has officially joined the London City Lionesses, marking a significant transfer in women's football. The move sees the 32-year-old star depart FC Barcelona after a highly decorated 14-year tenure.

Putellas, widely regarded as one of the world's most accomplished players, won numerous titles with Barcelona, including four Champions League trophies and ten league championships. Her decision to leave Catalonia was reportedly a choice between the London club and Boston Legacy FC in the United States. Ultimately, she opted to "stay in Europe," according to a source close to the player.

The Spanish world champion, who was a finalist in Euro 2025 with her national team, joins an ambitious London side that experienced a mixed debut season in the top English division. The team finished sixth out of twelve clubs, narrowly missing out on qualification for the next Champions League.

to stay in Europe

— Source close to the dossierExplaining Alexia Putellas's reasoning for choosing a European club over a U.S. option.

Putellas is the latest high-profile player to join the London City Lionesses. The squad already features England's goalkeeper Mary Earps, French internationals Delphine Cascarino and Grace Geyoro, as well as stars like Kosovare Asllani and Saki Kumagai. London City Lionesses operates as the sole fully women-owned club in the Women's Super League (WSL) and is part of Michele Kang's Kynisca Sports International, a global multi-club organization focused on women's football.

Michele Kang expressed her enthusiasm for the signing, stating, "Alexia Putellas embodies the pinnacle of talent, determination, and vision in women's football. Her decision to join our independent, all-women club is a powerful endorsement of what we are building at London City and Kynisca."

Alexia Putellas embodies the pinnacle of talent, determination, and vision in women's football. Her decision to join our independent, all-women club is a powerful endorsement of what we are building at London City and Kynisca.

— Michele KangThe owner of London City Lionesses commenting on the signing of Alexia Putellas.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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