Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has joined London City Lionesses, a Women's Super League club owned by American billionaire Michele Kang. The signing is a major coup for the team, which will play in the premier women's division for the first time in the 2026-27 season.
La milieu offensive espagnole Alexia Putellas, double Ballon d'Or, a officiellement rejoint les London City Lionesses, club 100% féminin, après avoir quitté le FC Barcelone. La championne du monde 2023 opte pour l'Angleterre pour rester en Europe.
Alexia Putellas, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner, has signed for London City Lionesses, marking the biggest transfer in Women's Super League history. The move is seen as a significant boost for the club and the league, driven by owner Michele Kang's ambitions and Putellas' desire for a new challenge.
Alexia Putellas fue presentada como nueva jugadora del London City Lionesses en Nueva York, de la mano de Michele Kang. La futbolista española emprende su primera aventura internacional tras 14 temporadas en el Barcelona, buscando competir cada fin de semana y contribuir al crecimiento del fútbol femenino.
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has joined London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona. The Spanish midfielder, one of the women's game's all-time greats, was unveiled in New York by owner Michele Kang, who aims to build a trophy-winning team.
Alexia Putellas fue presentada como la nueva estrella del London City Lionesses en un evento en Nueva York. La jugadora busca "seguir ganando" y competir en la liga inglesa, mientras la propietaria Michele Kang busca posicionar al club independiente en el mapa internacional.
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has joined London City Lionesses on a three-year deal, a major coup for the Women's Super League club. The Spanish midfielder, who left Barcelona after 14 years, was unveiled in New York.
La empresaria Michele Kang ha invertido 26 millones de euros en el London City Lionesses, salvándolo de la quiebra y llevándolo a la WSL. El club, con pérdidas acumuladas, busca consolidarse con fichajes como el de Alexia Putellas y una nueva ciudad deportiva para 2027.
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas, 32, has chosen to join Women's Super League club London City Lionesses after 14 years at Barcelona. The move is a significant scoop for the independent South London club, though a final agreement is still pending.
Alexia Putellas, doble Balón de Oro, jugará la próxima temporada en el London City Lionesses tras 14 años en el FC Barcelona. La centrocampista catalana eligió el club inglés por la cercanía a su casa, el nivel de la liga y la ambición del proyecto de la magnate Michele Kang.
Mary Earps, former England goalkeeper, returns to the Women's Super League with London City Lionesses. She expresses uncertainty about facing the English spotlight again due to social media abuse and public scrutiny, but is inspired by the club's owner, Michele Kang.
Goalkeeper Mary Earps returns to the Women's Super League with London City Lionesses, drawn by the club's ambitious vision, state-of-the-art facilities, and owner Michele Kang's belief in women's football. The move marks a significant personal and professional shift from her previous stint at PSG.
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps, 33, has signed a two-year contract with London City Lionesses after leaving Paris St-Germain. Earps, a two-time Fifa Best Goalkeeper, cited the club's values and ambition, including a new training facility, as key factors in her decision.
The women's football transfer window is set to widen the financial gap between top clubs and the rest, with spending on fees and agent commissions soaring. While elite players command multi-million pound contracts, lower-tier clubs struggle for investment.
London City Lionesses are reportedly close to signing Mary Earps and Mapi León on free transfers. Earps, a former England goalkeeper, and León, a Barcelona defender, are expected to join when their contracts expire at the end of June.
England goalkeeper Mary Earps and Spain defender Mapi Leon are reportedly close to joining London City Lionesses this summer. Earps is set to leave PSG, while Leon departs Barcelona. The club is also pursuing Alexia Putellas.
Alexia Putellas, 32, leaves Barcelona after 14 years, captaining the team to a Champions League title. London City Lionesses, backed by billionaire Michele Kang, are in pursuit, aiming to secure the two-time Ballon d'Or winner in a historic WSL transfer.
UEFA will strictly enforce rules against multi-club ownership in the Women's Champions League, impacting investors like Michele Kang. UEFA's Nadine Kessler stressed preserving sporting integrity, with no exceptions for the women's game.
England goalkeeper Mary Earps, 33, is reportedly close to a Women's Super League return, with London City Lionesses showing interest. Her contract with PSG expires in June, and she previously played for Manchester United.
Tottenham beat London City Lionesses 2-1 with goals from Signe Gaupset and Olivia Holdt to secure a fifth place finish and record their highest points total in the WSL.
Manchester City Women host Liverpool in a pivotal WSL match that could determine the title race. City need a win to stay in control ahead of Arsenal, who have three games in hand. Head coach Andrée Jeglertz has urged his players to remain calm under pressure and stick to their gameplan, while Gareth Taylor returns to face his former side. City are looking to bounce back from a shock 3-2 loss to Brighton.
