Alexia Putellas

How did London City and owner Michele Kang sign Barcelona and women's soccer legend Alexia Putellas ? Hosts Jillian Sakovits and Meg Linehan go behind the scenes to explain how the former Barcelona midfielder and two-time Ballon d’Or winner ended up in England's Women's Super League despite strong interest from several clubs on both sides of the Atlantic. Then, Putellas sits down with The Athletic ’s Laia Cervelló Herrero for an exclusive interview about her momentous decision. _______________ HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits, Meg Linehan GUESTS: Alexia Putellas, interviewed by Laia Cervelló Herrero PRODUCER: Karan Lodha _______________ Referenced on the show: How Michele Kang convinced two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas to join London City Alexia Putellas’ London City Lionesses transfer moves the dial for the club and the WSL _______________ Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to our Youtube channel: here Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon dOr winner and one of football’s all-time greats, is making a historic move to London City Lionesses — turning down lucrative offers including one from Boston to join England’s WSL. After a legendary 14-year stint with Barcelona, where she won four Champions League titles, Putellas is seeking a fresh challenge with a club that stands independently of men’s football. London City’s owner Michele Kang is betting big, aiming to build a powerhouse with Putellas and her Barcelona teammate Mapi León — signaling a bold new era for women’s football in England. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/96f5216655be83e9