Alexia Putellas: Embracing new challenges with London City Lionesses

Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas, known in Spain as 'La Reina', has embarked on a new chapter of her career with London City Lionesses. Her arrival at the club is widely considered the biggest signing in the history of the Women's Super League (WSL).

After a storied 14-year tenure at Barcelona, where she secured 38 trophies, including four Champions League titles, the 32-year-old is seeking new professional frontiers. Putellas describes the move as a journey to discover her limits as a footballer. She remains fully committed to the project and is already focused on the season opener against Manchester United on 4 September.

While she adapts to the nuances of life in England—including searching for a home and getting used to the local culture—her tactical influence remains elite. Manager Eder Maestre notes that Putellas acts as a secondary coach on the pitch, using her deep understanding of the game to direct team play through precise passing and positioning.

I just want to keep going, never stop and be as good as I can. Alexia Putellas

Since recovering from a major ACL injury, Putellas emphasizes that she views every training session as an opportunity to learn. Her hunger for competition and constant improvement remains the driving force behind her transition to the WSL, as she aims to help London City progress in their ambitious project.