Alexia Putellas will leave Barcelona at the end of the season
Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas will leave the club at the end of the season after 14 years of service, Zamin.uz reports.
News of the legendary midfielder's departure has fueled speculation about her continuing her career in the English Women's Super League. The Catalan club is preparing a heartfelt farewell for its symbolic captain and one of the best midfielders of all eras.
This was reported by Goal.com. Barcelona's official website confirmed that the 30-year-old footballer will bid farewell to the team at the end of the season.
A special tribute event for Alexia Putellas will take place on Thursday at the Spotify Camp Nou stadium. As emphasized in the club's statement, Putellas is not only a team leader but also a sportswoman who has made a tremendous contribution to the development of women's football worldwide and has become a role model for millions of people.
Putellas joined the blaugrana ranks in 2012 at the age of 18 from Levante. Over the years, she has appeared in 570 matches for Barcelona, becoming the second-most capped player in the club's history.
She has also scored 232 goals, holding the club's record for most goals scored. Under her leadership, the team has won 38 trophies, including four UEFA Women's Champions League titles.
In terms of personal achievements, Alexia Putellas has elevated women's football to a new level. She became the first Barcelona representative to win the Ballon d'Or award consecutively in 2021 and 2022.
She has also been named the best footballer of the year according to FIFA and UEFA rankings. With the Spanish national team, she has won the prestigious titles of World Champion and Nations League winner.
The club's statement also highlighted the footballer's determination and her difficult return to the pitch after serious injuries. Currently, as a free agent, Putellas is attracting interest from several top clubs in England.
Experts believe that the talented footballer's next destination will be the English Women's Super League. Her departure marks not only the end of an era for Barcelona but for Spanish football as a whole.
