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Alexia Putellas signs three-year deal with London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona

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July 8, 2026

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                        Alexia Putellas signs three-year deal with London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona

The two-time Ballon d'Or winner lands a historic three-year contract worth reportedly 1.85 million per year as she moves from Barcelona to the WSL

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BBC Sport

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· Jun 25, 2026

Double Ballon d'Or winner Putellas to join London City Lionesses

Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas decides to move to London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 26, 2026

Spain star Putellas nears Lionesses move

PARIS — Spanish star Alexia Putellas is to join WSL side London City Lionesses, Michele Kang’s women-only club, AFP learned from a source close to the matter. Last month, after helping Barcelona to claim a fourth Champions League title, the 32-year-old two-time Ballon d’Or winner announced she would be leaving the Catalans after 14 years. [] The post Spain star Putellas nears Lionesses move appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Football | The Guardian

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· Jul 8, 2026

London City Lionesses confirm signing of Spanish superstar Alexia Putellas

Two-time Ballon d’Or winner joins on a free transferMary Earps and Nicole Anyomi also new recruitsLondon City Lionesses have announced the signing of Alexia Putellas at an event in New York, confirming the arrival in the Women’s Super League of one of the women’s game’s all-time greats.The two-time Ballon d’Or winner was available on a free transfer after leaving Barcelona at the end of the season, ending a 14-year stay during which she helped them to win four Champions League titles. Continue reading...

BBC

· Jul 8, 2026

London City sign Ballon d'Or winner Putellas

London City Lionesses sign two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas on a three-year deal in one of the biggest scoops in women's football history.

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Putellas decides to join London City Lionesses

Alexia Putellas has decided to London City Lionesses on a free transfer following her departure from Barcelona.

101GREATGOALS.COM

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· Jul 8, 2026

BREAKING: London City Lionesses complete Putellas swoop

Alexia Putellas has completed her move to the London City Lionesses in a major coup for the Women's Super League

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Related coverage for " Alexia Putellas signs three-year deal with London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona ": BBC Sport — Double Ballon d'Or winner Putellas to join London City Lionesses. Egyptian Gazette — Spain star Putellas nears Lionesses move. Football | The Guardian — London City Lionesses confirm signing of Spanish superstar Alexia Putellas. BBC — London City sign Ballon d'Or winner Putellas. SkySports — Putellas decides to join London City Lionesses. 101GREATGOALS.COM — BREAKING: London City Lionesses complete Putellas swoop