Putellas moves to English soccer as statement signing by London City Lionesses

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Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has signed with London City Lionesses, marking a significant move in English women's soccer. Putellas left Barcelona, where she had a 14-year career and multiple Champions League titles, joining the club owned by Michele Kang, who also owns OL Lyonnes.

Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas joined London City Lionesses on Wednesday in a statement signing by the fast-growing English team. The 32-year-old Putellas' contract at Barcelona, the Spanish club where she spent 14 years and won four Women's Champions League titles, expired at the end of June. The Lionesses are owned by Michele Kang, who also owns OL Lyonnes — the French team that Putellas and Barcelona beat in the Champions League final on May 23.