Alexia Putellas Leaves FC Barcelona, Joins London City Lionesses
After 14 seasons and 38 trophies with FC Barcelona, including four Champions Leagues and two Ballon d'Or awards, Alexia Putellas is leaving the club. The 32-year-old Spanish midfielder has agreed personal terms with London City Lionesses of the Women's Super League, marking a major transfer. Barcelona will hold a farewell event at Camp Nou. Putellas, a 2023 World Cup winner, cited a desire for a new challenge and was impressed by the club's ambitious vision under owner Michele Kang.
Cross-source coverage
Wire timeline
Alexia Putellas Agrees to Join London City After Leaving FC Barcelona
According to The Guardian, two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has agreed to terms with London City, the Women's Super League club owned by Michèle Kang. The 32-year-old Spanish striker left FC Barcelona after 14 years, 513 matches, and 234 goals, having won 10 La Liga titles and 4 Champions League trophies. London City, which finished sixth in its first elite season, is making a major transfer market move by attracting one of women's football's biggest stars. Putellas also has 135 caps and 38 goals for Spain.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuAlexia Putellas' New Club Revealed: London City Lionesses
Alexia Putellas, the 32-year-old women's football legend and double Ballon d'Or winner, has ended her long tenure at FC Barcelona. According to The Guardian, she has reached an agreement to join London City Lionesses, a club owned by Michele Kang, who also owns Olympique Lyonnais. This move marks a significant shift for the Spanish 2023 World Cup champion, who had been linked with PSG but will instead continue her career in England. The transfer represents a major coup for the London City Lionesses as they bolster their squad with one of the sport's most decorated players.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertAlexia Putellas agrees personal terms with London City Lionesses in major WSL boost
Alexia Putellas, widely regarded as one of the world's best female footballers, has agreed personal terms with London City Lionesses, marking one of the biggest signings in Women's Super League history. The 32-year-old Spanish star left Barcelona last month after 14 years, during which she won 10 Liga F titles, four Champions League titles, the 2023 World Cup with Spain, and two Ballon d'Or awards. Putellas was impressed by the vision of American owner Michele Kang and the club's ambition, including plans for a new performance campus. London City, who finished sixth in their debut WSL season, are also close to signing Mary Earps and Mapi León. Putellas, who scored twice in Spain's recent 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over England, wanted a new challenge and avoided joining direct rivals of Barcelona.
Football | The GuardianAlexia Putellas agrees personal terms with London City Lionesses in major WSL boost
Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon d'Or winner and Spanish football legend, has agreed personal terms with London City Lionesses, marking one of the biggest signings in Women's Super League history. The 32-year-old midfielder leaves Barcelona after 14 years, during which she won 10 Liga F titles, four Champions League titles, and the 2023 World Cup with Spain. Putellas was impressed by the ambitious vision of American owner Michele Kang and the club's plans, including a new performance campus. London City, an independently run club that finished sixth in its debut WSL season, is also close to signing Mary Earps and Mapi León. Putellas, who scored twice in Spain's 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over England on Friday, wanted to join a team that would not be a direct rival to Barcelona.
Football | The GuardianAlexia Putellas to Leave FC Barcelona After 14 Years
Alexia Putellas, two-time world footballer and four-time Champions League winner, is leaving FC Barcelona after 14 years. The 32-year-old Spanish midfielder and long-time captain will be officially farewelled at the Camp Nou on Wednesday during the last home game of the season against Real Sociedad. Putellas addressed fans in a video message, calling her time at the club 'a perfect story' and emphasizing she will always be a Barça fan. Barcelona paid tribute to her as a 'legend' and 'icon.' Putellas joined Barcelona in 2012 from UD Levante, playing 507 competitive games, scoring 232 goals, and winning 38 titles, including four Champions League trophies and ten Spanish league and cup titles. She also won the 2023 World Cup and two Nations League titles with Spain. Her next destination is unclear, with Spanish media linking her to the London City Lionesses.
Nachrichten - WELTFC Barcelona Announces Alexia Putellas Exit After 14 Seasons
FC Barcelona has announced that legendary Femeni player Alexia Putellas will leave the club after 14 highly successful seasons. The 2026 announcement marks the end of an era for the Ballon d'Or winner, who arrived from Levante in 2012 at age 18. Putellas made 507 appearances (second all-time) and scored 232 goals (club record), winning four Champions Leagues, 10 La Ligas, 10 Copa de la Reinas, six Spanish Super Cups, and eight Catalunya Cups. Barcelona will hold a farewell event at the Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday. In an emotional video, Putellas recalled attending Camp Nou with her late father and said Barça 'saved' her after his death. She is expected to join former teammate Jana Fernandez at London City Lionesses.
Forbes - Business