Double Ballon d'Or winner Putellas to join London City Lionesses
Summary
Alexia Putellas, a two-time Ballon d’Or winner and former Barcelona football player, plans to join the London City Lionesses in the Women’s Super League. She left Barcelona after 14 years and chose London City Lionesses over a U.S. club, Boston Legacy.Key Facts
- Alexia Putellas is 32 years old and has won the Ballon d’Or twice (2021 and 2022).
- She spent 14 years playing for Barcelona, winning 38 trophies including 10 league titles and 4 Champions League titles.
- Putellas scored 232 goals in 507 games for Barcelona, a club record, and is second in appearances for the club.
- She helped Spain win the 2023 World Cup and reached the Euro 2025 final.
- Putellas suffered a serious knee injury in 2022 but returned to top form afterward.
- London City Lionesses have been trying to sign her since January and are close to finalizing the deal.
- Putellas will join on a free transfer after her Barcelona contract expired, with a significant wage offer from the Lionesses.
- London City Lionesses finished sixth in their first Women’s Super League season last year.
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