Alexia Putellas Joins London City Lionesses In Landmark WSL Signing

Alexia Putellas has joined London City Lionesses on a three-year contract, leaving Barcelona after 14 seasons. The two-time Ballon d'Or winner moves into the Women's Super League, giving the London club one of the most decorated players in the modern women's game.

The move comes after London City Lionesses finished sixth in their first Women's Super League campaign. The club, which operates as a women-only independent team, has spent this summer strengthening heavily as it tries to climb the table during the next seasons.

Owner Michelle Kang has set ambitious plans for the London City Lionesses in the Women's Super League. Kang described Putellas' arrival as a major step in those plans, highlighting both sporting and structural goals for the club's future under current leadership. "This is more than a signing; it is a bold statement about the future of the sport," she said. "Together, we will compete at the highest levels while creating new commercial opportunities and development pathways for the next generation of female athletes."

Putellas left Barcelona having built one of the most complete club records in European women's football. The midfielder played 507 official matches, a total bettered only by Melanie Serrano with 516 games. Putellas scored 232 goals, which is the highest tally for Barcelona's women's team, and across both senior teams only Lionel Messi, with 672 goals, has more.

The Barcelona spell for Alexia Putellas delivered 38 trophies, including four Champions League titles and 10 Liga F championships. At international level, Putellas won the World Cup with Spain in 2023, then reached the Euro 2025 final, where Spain lost to England in a tight and closely watched match.

It has already been a busy transfer window for London City Lionesses in the Women's Super League. The club added former England goalkeeper Mary Earps, plus Grace Geyoro, Delphine Cascarino and Spain defender Jana Fernandez, building strong depth around Putellas in several key positions.

Putellas explained why the London City project appealed at this stage of a highly decorated career. "I am thrilled to embark on this new chapter with London City Lionesses," said Putellas. "The club's ambition and its steadfast commitment to growing as a women-only independent club resonate deeply with me. I look forward to making an impact on the pitch as we challenge for titles. Off the pitch, building on my passion for youth development, I am equally excited to work with Michele in elevating women's football in England and on the global stage."

The arrival of Alexia Putellas gives London City Lionesses a high-profile leader as the club targets progress in the Women's Super League after finishing sixth in the previous season. With several international signings joining, the squad now carries greater experience for domestic and European challenges ahead.