Two‑time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas has signed with London City Lionesses, leaving Barcelona after 14 seasons. The 32‑year‑old will join the South‑London club on a free, having let her contract expire. The move follows her return from a serious ACL injury.

London City Lionesses overran Boston Legacy to secure the deal, a win that sent shockwaves through the transfer market. Club sources say the agreement remains unfinalised, but the club is confident. The Lionesses finished sixth in their debut WSL season last year.

Putellas led Barcelona to a fourth Champions League title and collected 38 trophies, including 10 league crowns. She netted 232 goals in 507 appearances, ranking second on the club’s all‑time list behind Melanie Serrano. The Spanish midfielder also lifted the 2023 World Cup and finished runner‑up at Euro 2025.

By signing a free, London City Lionesses have secured a star who could reshape the WSL landscape. The acquisition signals the club’s ambition to challenge established teams and provides Spain’s star with a platform to continue her dominant form. The deal confirms the Lionesses’ rise as a serious contender in English football.