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Alexia Putellas Agrees Personal Terms with London City Lionesses
6/8/2026, 10:14:54 PM
Record Signing for London City Lionesses
Alexia Putellas, two-time Ballon d’Or winner and former FC Barcelona captain, has agreed personal terms with the London City Lionesses, according to reports in June 2026. The deal makes her the most high-profile acquisition in the club’s brief history and one of the largest signings in Women’s Super League (WSL) history.
Putellas’s Career and London City Lionesses’ Recent Progress
Putellas spent 14 years at Barcelona, winning ten Liga F titles, four UEFA Women’s Champions League trophies, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and receiving the FIFA Best Women’s Player and UEFA Women’s Player of the Year awards in 2021 and 2022. She has earned 147 caps for Spain, scoring twice in a recent 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over England. London City Lionesses, an independently run club, completed their inaugural WSL season, finishing sixth, and have secured approval to build a 28-acre performance campus at Cobdown Park.
Timeline of Recent Developments
- May 2026 – Putellas leaves Barcelona after her contract expires.
- June 2026 – Sources confirm Putellas has agreed personal terms with London City Lionesses.
- September – Club receives planning approval for the Cobdown Park performance campus.
Data & Statistics
Club tenure: 14 years at Barcelona; 10 Liga F titles; 4 Champions League titles. Individual honors: 2 Ballon d’Or, 2 FIFA Best Women’s Player, 2 UEFA Women’s Player of the Year (2021-22). International record: 147 caps, 2 goals in the latest qualifier. Lionesses’ debut WSL finish: 6th place. Campus size: 28 acres.
Official Outlook and Club Ambitions
London City Lionesses have reiterated their intent to compete at the highest level, emphasizing elite talent acquisition as central to their strategy. Club statements cite “grand ambitions” set by owner Michele Kang and outline plans to develop a sustainable, top-tier program supported by the forthcoming Cobdown Park campus. Putellas has expressed enthusiasm for the club’s vision, indicating alignment between her personal goals and the organization’s objectives.
Implications for the Women’s Super League
The signing highlights the growing financial and competitive capacity of newer WSL clubs to attract world-class players. It may accelerate talent distribution, challenge the dominance of established clubs, and raise the profile of women’s football in London and across England.
Upcoming Steps and Potential Signings
Final contract details for Putellas are expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks. The Lionesses remain in advanced talks with goalkeeper Mary Earps and midfielder Mapi León, both on free-transfer terms. Construction of the Cobdown Park performance campus is slated to begin later in 2026, with the facility intended to support player development ahead of the 2026-27 WSL season.
