London City Lionesses are on the brink of securing a major coup, with double Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas set to join the Women's Super League club. The 32-year-old Spanish midfielder left Barcelona after 14 years in May, and has chosen London City Lionesses over Boston Legacy in the United States.
Although the deal is not yet finalised, sources close to the club have confirmed that Putellas will join on a free transfer, having allowed her Barcelona contract to run out. London City Lionesses are believed to have offered her substantial wages, in a move that will further boost the club's profile.
Putellas is widely regarded as one of women's football's greatest players, with a total of 38 trophies won during her time with Barcelona. She scored a club record 232 goals in 507 appearances, and is second on the all-time appearance list for the club. The Spain midfielder won the World Cup with Spain in 2023 and was part of the squad that finished runners-up to England at Euro 2025.
London City Lionesses finished sixth in their debut season in the top-flight last year, and this move could be a major boost to their chances of challenging for the title. The club has been pursuing Putellas since January, and there was always confidence that they could strike a deal to sign her.
The news of Putellas' potential move to London City Lionesses has sent shockwaves through the football world, with almost every club capable of affording her salary expressing interest. However, London City Lionesses have emerged as the winners of the battle for the Ballon d'Or winner's signature.