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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Alexia Putellas set to leave Barcelona and could be set for major WSL move

  • Alexia Putellas has announced her departure from Barcelona after 14 years, during which she won 38 trophies and scored a record 232 goals for the women’s team.
  • The two-time Ballon d’Or winner recently secured her fourth Champions League title with Barcelona, defeating Lyon on Saturday.
  • The 32-year-old Spain international is scheduled to make her 508th and final appearance for the club against Real Sociedad on Wednesday.
  • Putellas is strongly linked with a move to Women’s Super League side London City Lionesses, having been seen visiting the club’s stadium earlier this season.
  • This potential transfer would represent the biggest in WSL history, highlighting the ambition of London City Lionesses' owner, Michele Kang.

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Alexia Putellas leaving Barcelona after 14 years and set for WSL’s biggest transfer

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