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Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas discusses her move to London City Lionesses, her career with Barcelona, and her ambitions for the new season in her first English media appearance.
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas discusses her move to London City Lionesses, leaving Barcelona after 14 years, adapting to being an underdog, and learning English in a new episode of BBC Women's Football Weekly.
London City Lionesses will host Manchester United in the 2026-27 Women's Super League opener, featuring Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas' debut. The season also sees Chelsea play at Stamford Bridge and expanded league with 14 teams.
London City Lionesses have signed Spanish youth international Daniela Arques from Sporting on a three-year deal. The 20-year-old midfielder adds to a growing Spanish contingent at the club, joining Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas and defender Mapi Leon.
A BBC Sport survey of WSL fans reveals successes like family-friendly atmospheres and fan choice pilots, but also concerns about growing pains as attendances surge. Arsenal's average of 34,000 highlights the league's rapid expansion.
London City Lionesses are set to sign France forward Kadidiatou Diani for a fee exceeding £500,000, beating competition from other European clubs. The 31-year-old announced her departure from Lyon despite a year left on her contract, and will join star arrivals Alexia Putellas, Mapi Leon and Mary Earps.
London City Lionesses captain Kosovare Asllani has signed a one-year contract extension to aid her recovery from a complex multi-ligament knee injury, despite being unlikely to play again for the club. The Sweden international, 36, suffered an ACL rupture in March and will use the deal to focus on fitness ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Spain defender Mapi Leon has joined London City Lionesses on a three-year contract after leaving Barcelona. The 31-year-old won 27 trophies with Barcelona and returns to the WSL alongside former teammate Alexia Putellas.
Alexia Putellas, two-time Ballon d'Or winner, has joined London City Lionesses in a landmark transfer. The move unites the Spanish star with owner Michele Kang, who aims to build a WSL powerhouse. Putellas chose the club for its ambitious vision and off-pitch impact opportunities.
London City Lionesses have signed Denmark international Janni Thomsen on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old defender joins from Utah Royals FC as the club continues an active summer transfer window.
London City Lionesses have signed Germany international Nicole Anyomi on a four-year contract. The 26-year-old forward joins from Eintracht Frankfurt, where she scored 60 goals in 130 appearances, and has 34 caps for Germany.
England defender Poppy Pattinson has signed a new contract with London City Lionesses, keeping her at the club until summer 2029. The 26-year-old full-back made her England senior debut in March 2026 after recovering from injury.
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has chosen to join Women's Super League club London City Lionesses over Boston Legacy. The 32-year-old left Barcelona after 14 years in May and is widely regarded as one of women's football's greatest players. Although the club is confident, sources say there is no final agreement yet.
England international Freya Godfrey has signed a new three-year deal with London City Lionesses. The 21-year-old forward was a key player in their debut WSL season, scoring six goals and earning senior England call-ups.
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has joined London City Lionesses on a two-year deal after leaving Paris St-Germain. The 33-year-old returns to the WSL to compete for the number one shirt and help the club climb the table.
