According to The Guardian, Alexia Putellas has reached an agreement on personal terms with London City Lionesses. Should the deal be finalized, the Spanish star will become one of the most significant signings in the history of the Women's Super League and mark a historic moment in London City Lionesses' development.

Alexia Putellas is widely regarded as one of the world's best footballers. Her potential move to London City Lionesses would represent a landmark signing in English top-flight women's football history. It would also be hugely significant for London City Lionesses, an independently-run club that has completed just one season in England's top women's league.

Putellas departed Barcelona last month after her contract expired. She spent 14 years at the club, during which she won 10 Spanish Primera División Femenina titles and 4 Champions League titles. She also won the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with Spain and has won the Ballon d'Or twice.

The 32-year-old, who captained Barcelona, is now seeking a new challenge. Naturally, she has attracted interest from most of the world's financially strong clubs. Reports have long linked Putellas with London City Lionesses, and multiple sources have now confirmed she has reached an agreement with the club. Since American entrepreneur Michele Kang took over, London City Lionesses has made no secret of its ambitions.

London City Lionesses is managed by Spanish coach Ed Maestre. The club is also close to signing Mary Earps on a free transfer, as well as Mapi León, Putellas' former Barcelona teammate—both have already agreed terms with the club. Should Putellas join, it will be the most significant of these signings. It is understood that Putellas was unwilling to join a club that is already a direct Barcelona rival, or one that could become one in the future. London City Lionesses' ambition impressed Putellas. The team finished sixth in their debut Women's Super League season. In September of this year, the club also received approval to build a new high-performance training facility on 28 acres at Cobden Park.

Putellas brings an impressive collection of accolades. She won FIFA's The Best FIFA Women's Player award in 2021 and 2022, and UEFA's Women's Player of the Year in those same two years. At international level, she has earned 147 caps for Spain. Most recently, in Friday's World Cup qualifier, Spain defeated England 4-0 in Mallorca, with Putellas scoring twice.

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