Ballon d'Or Winner Alexia Putellas Joins London City Lionesses in Record-Breaking Transfer
Alexia Putellas, two-time Women's Ballon d'Or winner, has left Barcelona after 14 years to join London City Lionesses in the Women's Super League. The transfer, orchestrated by billionaire owner Michele Kang, makes Putellas one of the highest-paid female footballers globally. Putellas cited the club's ambition and the competitive challenge of the English league as reasons for the move. Kang's multi-club Kynisca Sports group, which also owns Lyon and Washington Spirit, offered a staggering contract. The transfer has sparked debate: some see it as a strategic move to weaken Barcelona (Kang's Lyon rival), while others question financial sustainability after London City reported a £10.6 million operating loss. Putellas scored 21 goals last season and captained Barcelona to a quadruple. The move is seen as a landmark moment for the Women's Super League.
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