Alexia Putellas set for historic London City Lionesses switch
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas has snubbed a move to NWSL side Boston to sign for the London City Lionesses, motivated heavily by the club’s exclusive focus on women’s football.
In a historic coup for English football, Barcelona legend Alexia Putellas is officially joining the London City Lionesses in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
The two-time Ballon d’Or winner concluded her legendary fourteen-year spell in Catalonia earlier this summer, instantly sparking a fierce, high-stakes transatlantic bidding war for her coveted signature.
The iconic Spanish playmaker was also locked in advanced negotiations with American NWSL expansion franchise Boston.
Putellas remained deeply undecided over her next career destination until today, when she officially informed both competing organizations of her final resolution. Her choice represents one of the most monumental transfer acquisitions in British sports history.
The World Cup winner was ultimately lured to the English capital by the unique, ambitious blueprint of the London City Lionesses.
Owned by businesswoman Michele Kang, the club’s sporting project is constructed exclusively around women’s professional football.
This dedicated approach proved the decisive factor in convincing the midfielder to spearhead their domestic campaign.
