Two‑time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas left Barcelona after 14 years, joining London City Lionesses for a landmark WSL move. In a BBC Sounds interview with Ben Haines and Em Sanders at the club’s media day, she reflects on the whirlwind of her first weeks in London and the hype that has followed her transfer. Putellas shares how her 38‑trophy haul, including 4 Champions League titles, has shaped her sense of identity as ‘La Reina’ and how she plans to adapt from a dominant club star to an underdog leader in the new environment.

The hosts touch on her recovery from an ACL injury, the challenge of learning English on the pitch, and a light‑hearted look at English food culture. She discusses the emotional shift of leaving Barcelona, what she misses, and what she’s discovered about London so far. The conversation ends with a “welcome to England” starter pack and reflections on their time together before and after the move.