London City sign Ballon d'Or winner Putellas
Summary
London City Lionesses have signed Alexia Putellas, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner and former Barcelona captain, on a three-year contract. Putellas, who won many trophies with Barcelona and the 2023 World Cup with Spain, joins London City to help the club grow and compete in the Women's Super League.Key Facts
- Alexia Putellas won the Ballon d'Or award twice, in 2021 and 2022.
- She played 14 years for Barcelona, winning 38 trophies including 10 league titles.
- Putellas scored 232 goals in 507 matches for Barcelona, second highest in appearances.
- She helped Spain win the World Cup in 2023 and was runner-up with Spain in the Euro 2025 final.
- Putellas joined London City Lionesses on a free transfer with a three-year deal.
- London City's owner, Michele Kang, is a US billionaire who aims to grow the club and women's football.
- London City finished sixth in their first Women's Super League season.
- Putellas will also support the club’s youth and development programs through mentoring.
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