# London City Lionesses sign Ballon d'Or winner Putellas

London City Lionesses have signed two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas from Barcelona. The Spanish midfielder, considered one of the best female footballers in the world, joins the English second-tier club in a landmark move. This transfer highlights the growing ambition and investment in women's football beyond the top division.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvg7wenkklyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:40:50 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/08/london-city-lionesses-confirm-signing-of-spanish-superstar-alexia-putellas) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:39:12 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/8/spanish-football-legend-alexia-putellas-joins-london-city-lionesses?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:25:13 +0000