After departing FC Barcelona following a remarkable 14-year tenure, Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner, is poised to announce her next destination this week. The celebrated midfielder has attracted significant attention from leading women’s soccer clubs across both Europe and the United States.
Putellas’s exit from Barcelona marks a pivotal moment in her career, with top teams eager to secure her talents. Her exceptional record last season—scoring 19 goals and providing 15 assists—underscores her sustained excellence despite battling injuries since 2022.
Interest from Both Sides of the Atlantic Intensifies
In the United States, multiple National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) teams are urgently pursuing Putellas, aiming to finalize negotiations ahead of the league’s resumption after the 2026 FIFA Women’s World Cup. With preseason camps set to begin next week, the accelerated timeline has intensified the competition among clubs.
Among the NWSL contenders, Gotham FC and the expansion team Boston Legacy FC have emerged as leading candidates to secure Putellas’s signature. A transfer to Gotham would position the Espagnol midfielder in one of the league’s largest media markets, joining a roster that includes former Chelsea star Sam Kerr and fellow Spaniard Esther González.
Meanwhile, European interest remains robust as the transfer window opens. The London City Lionesses are widely regarded as the favorites to sign Putellas, but prominent Women’s Super League (WSL) clubs such as Chelsea and Arsenal have also expressed intent to acquire the midfielder’s services.
This dynamic situation leaves Putellas with several compelling options, each presenting unique opportunities as she prepares to embark on the next chapter of her distinguished career.