World Cup winner Putellas joins billionaire-backed WSL club after leaving Barcelona

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlexia Putellas has left Barcelona to join London City Lionesses (Getty)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. In fullTwo-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas signs for London City LionessesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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