On May 26, 2026, Alexia Putellas announced the end of her tenure with FC Barcelona’s women's team, with her contract expiring on June 30. After a lengthy period at Barça, the captain plans to continue her professional career elsewhere.
Exclusive reports in April revealed that London City Lionesses were pursuing the signing of the star midfielder. Currently, the London club is highly optimistic about reaching an agreement, although Alexia has yet to finalize a decision. The main geographical options remain the United States and England.
London City Lionesses have proposed an attractive sporting and economic project suitable for Putellas’ status and ambitions. The club’s goal is to qualify for the 2027/28 UEFA Women’s Champions League, which only the top three teams in the English FA Women’s Super League can achieve; London City finished sixth in the most recent campaign.
This signing would represent another major acquisition for London City, driven by businesswoman Michele Kang, who has previously brought in notable figures like Markel Zubizarreta and Ingrid Engen. Alexia, who shares a good rapport with Kang, looks set to join this growing project.
Simultaneously, defender Mapi León also announced her departure from Barça. She is another target for London City, highlighting the club’s expanding influence in the transfer market.
