Key Takeaways
- Alexia Putellas, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner, was recently spotted at a London City Lionesses game.
- The Lionesses, under the ambitious ownership of Michelle Kang, are reportedly preparing a "landmark" signing.
- Putellas remains contracted to Barcelona until the summer, keeping her future a hot topic.
- The WSL transfer window closes on February 3rd, intensifying the race against time.
Women's Super League side London City Lionesses have been tipped to complete the 'landmark' signing of Barcelona star Alexia Putellas this month. The 31-year-old has enjoyed a trophy-laden spell with Barcelona since joining the Spanish giants from Levante in 2012, including nine Primera División titles and three Champions League crowns.
A Spanish Queen Eyes a London Kingdom?
The Women's Super League is buzzing with anticipation as whispers of a monumental transfer grow louder, potentially involving one of football's most decorated stars: Alexia Putellas. Fresh speculation suggests the Barcelona sensation could be on the verge of a sensational move to London City Lionesses, igniting the WSL transfer market with a seismic shift.
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The WSL's Next Blockbuster Arrival?
The rumour mill went into overdrive when Alexia Putellas was seen in the stands at the CopperJax Stadium, witnessing London City Lionesses’ narrow 2-1 loss to Women's Super League leaders Manchester City. Goals from Kerolin and Bunny Shaw secured the win for City, while Freya Godfrey pulled one back for the hosts.
It wasn’t just the match that caught eyes. Superstars from across Europe were present, including Arsenal duo Beth Mead and Mariona Caldentey, who had scored the goals to defeat defending champions Chelsea the day before. Spanish icons Alexia Putellas and Patricia Guijarro, fresh from Barcelona’s 2-0 Super Cup victory over Real Madrid, also made an appearance. Alexia’s penalty in added time had sealed the trophy for Barcelona.
The appearance of Putellas at the stadium has only fueled speculation about a potential WSL move. Some sources link her with a switch to England, though she remains focused on Barcelona, where she has a contract until the summer with an option for a third year. When asked about her future last year, she remained pragmatic:
“I’ve always said that I’ll play for Barca as long as the club is interested in it, and I feel that I can continue to push myself and squeeze every day to be better.”
Despite links to Paris Saint-Germain, Putellas opted to stay in Spain for now. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner will turn 32 next month, and the potential arrival in London would mark a huge coup for the WSL and the Lionesses.
