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LONDON (AP) – Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putelas signed a statement with England’s rapidly rising team on Wednesday, joining the London City Lionesses.<\/p>\n

The 32-year-old’s contract with Spanish club Barcelona, \u200b\u200bwhere she spent 14 years and won four Women’s Champions League titles, expires at the end of June.<\/p>\n

The owner of the lioness is Michel Kang, owner of OL Lyon<\/span> \u2014 French team that Puteras and Barcelona defeated in a match champions league final<\/span> May 23rd.<\/p>\n

Puteras, who won a World Cup with Spain, said the Lionesses’ “ambition and determination to grow as an independent women’s club resonates deeply with me.”<\/p>\n

“I’m looking forward to making an impact on the pitch as we challenge for the title,” she said. \u201cOff the pitch, I am equally excited to be working with Michele to build on her passion for youth development to improve women\u2019s football in England and on the world stage.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Lionesses were promoted to the Super League in 2025, finishing sixth in the 12-team division in their first year.<\/p>\n

“Alexia Putelas represents the pinnacle of talent, dedication and vision in women’s soccer,” said Kang. \u201cHer decision to join our independent, women-first club is a strong endorsement of what we are building.\u201d<\/p>\n

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