Overview
- Barcelona confirmed late Tuesday that captain Alexia Putellas will not renew her expiring contract and will be officially farewelled at the last home game at the Camp Nou.
- Putellas announced the decision in an Instagram video saying “That’s it, now it’s time” and asking fans not to treat the moment as sad.
- Over 14 seasons she made 507 competitive appearances for Barcelona, scored 232 goals and won 38 titles including four Champions League trophies.
- Spanish outlets have repeatedly linked her with a move to England’s London City Lionesses but no offer or signing has been confirmed.
- Coverage notes uncertainty about whether Barcelona’s club-wide financial pressures played a role in the departure and says the loss will test the team’s leadership and planning for next season.