Spain and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas sent the transfer rumour mill into overdrive recently when she was spotted in the crowd during the London City Lionesses’ defeat to Manchester City.
Will Alexia Putellas sign for London City Lionesses?
Speaking just after the closing of the January transfer window, Emma Sanders, BBC Sport’s Senior Women’s Football Reporter, gave her thoughts on the exciting possibility that two-time Ballon d’Or winner Putellas could grace the turf in the WSL next season.
“It’s going to be a very interesting few months regarding Putellas,” she said.
“She can choose pretty much any club in the world, and obviously can choose to stay at Barcelona too.
“The latest I’ve been told is that she’s still deciding her next steps but there has definitely been a suggestion that WSL clubs are interested. London City Lionesses have the money and the ambition, so I wouldn’t rule them out.”
Who is Alexia Putellas?
Alexia Putellas is a Spanish footballing superstar and the current captain of FC Barcelona Femení.
Widely regarded as one of the best female players in the world, Putellas has been a full Spanish international since 2013.
In addition to her double Ballon d’Or success, Putellas has also been crowned UEFA Player of the Year, twice won the Best FIFA Women’s Player, and scooped the Sant Jordi Cross – a prestigious civil award in Spain.
Despite suffering a serious knee injury in 2022, she returned to help Barça win the Champions League the following season. She was also instrumental in the Spanish side which won the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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