A Barcelona star is now much closer to leaving the club after agreeing on personal terms with an ambitious London side.
For months, speculation has mounted regarding the future of the decorated star, who recently called time on a legendary 14-year tenure in Catalonia.
While the world’s wealthiest teams from the United States and France were reportedly in the hunt, the vision presented by the English side has successfully won the race for the most coveted signature in the market.
The era-defining superstar at the heart of this historic deal is none other than two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas.
According to an exclusive report from The Guardian, the 32-year-old midfielder has agreed to join London City Lionesses, a move that represents the single biggest coup in the history of the Women’s Super League (WSL).
Putellas, widely regarded as the greatest female player of her generation, leaves Barcelona having secured a staggering 30 trophies, including four Champions League titles and the 2023 World Cup with Spain.
Her arrival in London is a massive statement of intent from owner Michele Kang, who has transformed the Lionesses into a destination for elite women’s talent.
The deal is part of an extraordinary recruitment drive that is also expected to bring Mary Earps and fellow Barcelona icon Mapi León to the club.
Putellas was reportedly enticed by the project’s independence and the chance to build a legacy in England without joining a direct rival to her beloved Barça.
Having just scored twice in a 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over England, Putellas arrives in the WSL at the peak of her powers.
Her presence is expected to drive unprecedented commercial and sporting growth for the league, cementing London City’s position as a new powerhouse.
As the final structural details are finalized, the footballing world prepares for the official unveiling of the “Queen” of Barcelona in her new London home.
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