London City Lionesses announce the signing of Alexia Putellas, a Spain international and two-time Ballon d’Or Féminin winner. Multiple outlets report that Putellas joins the Women’s Super League club on a free transfer after leaving Barcelona at the end of the season. Sky Sports and others describe the deal as a landmark acquisition, while Yahoo Sports and BBC News frame it as a major signing following her Barcelona exit. BBC News adds that the move is on a three-year contract. The Guardian and The42 report that Putellas spent 14 seasons with Barcelona and that her tenure included winning four UEFA Women’s Champions League titles. Several sources also note her recent success in the Champions League during her final period at the club. Reports say the announcement is made by the club, including confirmation of the signing at an event in New York. The articles characterize the signing as significant for London City Lionesses, with some describing it as a clear statement of intent for the club’s ambitions in the WSL.
London City Lionesses sign two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas from Barcelona
London City Lionesses announce the signing of Alexia Putellas, a Spain international and two-time Ballon d’Or Féminin winner. Multiple outlets report that Putellas joins the Women’s Super League club...
- London City Lionesses confirm the signing of Alexia Putellas, a Spain midfielder and two-time Ballon d’Or Féminin winner.
- Putellas joins on a free transfer after leaving Barcelona at the end of the season.
- BBC News reports Putellas signs a three-year deal.
- Putellas spent 14 seasons at Barcelona and won four Women’s Champions League titles with the club.
- The signing is presented by outlets as a major acquisition for the Women’s Super League club.
London City Lionesses made their biggest signing yet this week, with Alexia Putellas arriving on a free transfer after leaving Barcelona. The post Putellas wants to ‘reinvent’ herself in WSL with London City Lionesses appeared first on SoccerNews.
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