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Two-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner Alexia Putellas has signed for London City Lionesses, delivering a major statement of intent for the Women\u2019s Super League club backed by American billionaire Michele Kang.<\/p>\n

Putellas\u2019 move to London City<\/h2>\n
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  1. Putellas, a free agent after ending her 14-year, trophy-rich spell at Barcelona, has joined London City Lionesses.<\/li>\n
  2. The Catalan side is where she added four Champions League titles to her glittering record, bringing her decorated career to a close.<\/li>\n
  3. London City, which gained promotion to the WSL for the 2024\/25 season, finished sixth in its first campaign in the top tier.<\/li>\n
  4. With Kang pushing to accelerate the growth of the women\u2019s game, London City\u2014England\u2019s only women-only club in the top division\u2014now looks capable of challenging established rivals such as Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Putellas said the project appealed to her because of the club\u2019s direction and its commitment to developing as an independent women-only organisation.<\/p>\n

    The 32-year-old was named the world\u2019s best female player in 2021 and 2022, and she was also part of Spain\u2019s squad that won the World Cup in 2023.<\/p>\n

    Kang praised the signing, describing Putellas as a benchmark for talent, commitment and ambition in women\u2019s football, and framing her decision as a strong endorsement of what London City is building.<\/p>\n

    Who Putellas joins<\/h2>\n

    Putellas is set to team up with a high-profile group including former England goalkeeper Mary Earps, French internationals Delphine Cascarino and Grace Geyoro, and Sweden\u2019s Kosovare Asllani.<\/p>\n

    London City\u2019s recruitment will also add momentum to the WSL\u2019s wider push to become a leading destination for elite women\u2019s players, mirroring how the Premier League has established itself as the sport\u2019s top pull in the men\u2019s game.<\/p>\n

    There is one notable limit on the immediate stage: London City will not compete in the Women\u2019s Champions League next season, with the WSL\u2019s three English places going to City, Chelsea and Arsenal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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