One of the biggest names in women's football is heading to the Women's Super League.

Alexia Putellas is reportedly set to join London City Lionesses following her departure from Barcelona, according to ESPN.

The Spain international left the Catalan club at the end of the 2025-26 season after a remarkable 14-year spell and had attracted interest from multiple clubs, including teams in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

However, Putellas has chosen to remain in Europe and is expected to continue her career in the Women's Super League with London City Lionesses.

Once completed, the move would represent a major statement from London City Lionesses as they continue to build for the future following their promotion to England's top flight.

Putellas Leaves Barcelona as a Club Legend

Few players have shaped a club's success quite like Putellas did at Barcelona.

Having joined the club as a teenager, she became a central figure in one of the most successful periods in Barcelona's history. During her time with the Catalan side, she won ten league titles and lifted the UEFA Women's Champions League trophy four times.

Her performances also earned individual recognition, including back-to-back Ballon d'Or awards in 2021 and 2022.

Despite suffering a serious ACL injury in 2022, Putellas returned to the highest level and played a key role as Barcelona completed another league and European double last season.

She leaves the club as one of the greatest players ever to wear the Barcelona shirt.

Why London City Lionesses Are Targeting Alexia Putellas

Putellas will not be the only high-profile arrival at London City this summer.

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has already joined the club, while the Lionesses continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign.

The project being led by owner Michele Kang has attracted significant attention across the women's game, with London City making no secret of their ambitions to establish themselves among England's leading clubs.

Signing a player of Putellas' stature sends a clear message about those ambitions. At 32, she remains one of the most influential midfielders in world football and arrives in England with vast experience at both club and international level.

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What Putellas' Move Means for the Women's Super League

Putellas' achievements extend well beyond Barcelona. She was part of the Spain side that won the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and has been a key figure in the national team's recent success. Her leadership, creativity and consistency have made her one of the defining players of the modern era.

Now she will test herself in a new environment.

The move brings one of football's most recognisable players to the Women's Super League and adds further quality to a competition that continues to attract some of the biggest names in the game.

For London City Lionesses, it is a landmark signing. For the WSL, it is another world-class addition.

And for Alexia Putellas, it is the beginning of a new chapter after a remarkable 14 years at Barcelona.