Why Putellas to London City would be biggest signing in WSL history

Why Putellas to London City would be biggest signing in WSL historyImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Alexia Putellas was interviewed on the Camp Nou pitch as part of a farewell ceremony on WednesdayByJoe BradshawBBC Sport Senior JournalistPublished4 minutes agoCommentsThe number of trophies on the Barcelona pitch said it all.During 14 years at the Catalan giants, Alexia Putellas has won 38, and for a special farewell ceremony on Wednesday, the club put them all on display.Having announced her impending exit on Tuesday, sources confirmed to BBC Sport that Women's Super League side London City Lionesses are confident of striking a deal for the two-time Ballon d'Or winner. The 32-year-old is yet to confirm her next move and clubs in the United States have also been jostling for her signature.If she does opt for London City owner Michelle Kang's project, it would be the biggest signing in WSL history.But why would one of the best female players ever exchange the Camp Nou for the new campers pitching up among the WSL status quo?And what message would it send to the rest of the women's game?London City pursuing Putellas after Barca exitPublished23 hours ago'In her prime' - why Putellas remains a world greatIn 2021 and 2022, Putellas became the first woman to win the Ballon d'Or in consecutive years after helping Barcelona to their maiden continental treble.Her star has not fallen. Last Saturday, she led her team to a dominant 4-0 victory over Lyon in Oslo for her fourth Champions League title.Her status at Barcelona is illustrated by the tributes that poured in - with interim president Rafael Yuste declaring he "loves her from the bottom of his heart" and club legends Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets among those sending messages."Alexia is more than a footballer here," explained Spanish journalist Irati Vidal. "She has become the image of women's football and made kids believe they can be a girl and...