Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has signed with London City Lionesses, marking a significant move for the Women's Super League (WSL). Putellas, who spent 14 years at Barcelona, scoring 232 goals and winning 38 trophies including 10 Liga F titles and four Champions League crowns, opted to join the English club after her contract expired.

Sources indicate Putellas desired to remain in Europe and avoid competing directly against her former club. The move is a major coup for London City, recently promoted to the WSL and finishing sixth last season. Owner Michele Kang, who also owns OL Lyonnes and the Washington Spirit, aims to elevate the London club to Champions League contention.

The signing of Putellas, a 2023 World Cup winner with Spain, signals ambitious plans for London City. The club is also reportedly set to sign Putellas' former Barcelona teammate, defender Mapi León. This influx of talent aims to challenge the established WSL hierarchy dominated by clubs like Chelsea and Arsenal.