Putellas, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner, has joined London City after leaving Barcelona, marking a significant step down from the four-time European champions. However, the club's owner, Michele Kang, has committed to providing the best possible environment for female athletes, which may help bridge the gap.
London City claim their sponsor deal is a record and bigger than some in the Premier League. The 5,402 sell-out at Bromley FC's home stadium was close to the average attendance of 6,168 commanded by Barcelona last season. Putellas led the team out to a heroes welcome, her first proper taste of her new reality in the WSL.