- Alexia Putellas, the former Barcelona captain and two-time Ballon d’Or winner, has officially signed for WSL club London City Lionesses.
- The 32-year-old Spain international and World Cup winner concluded her 14-year tenure with Barcelona after guiding them to a fourth Champions League title.
- Putellas, who had been linked with a move to Boston Legacy in the United States, opted to continue her career in England with the ambitious Lionesses, a club that has also recently secured former England goalkeeper Mary Earps.
- She expressed her enthusiasm for the club's ambition and its dedication to growing as a women-only independent club, stating her aim to challenge for titles and contribute to elevating women's football.
- London City Lionesses, backed by American billionaire Michele Kang, finished sixth in their inaugural WSL season, and this high-profile signing is considered a significant statement of intent for the club's future aspirations.
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