Alexia Putellas Leaves Barcelona

Alexia Putellas, widely regarded as one of the greatest female footballers of all time, has confirmed she will leave FC Barcelona this summer.

The two-time Ballon d’Or winner's departure marks the end of an era for the Catalan club, where she won seven league titles and three Champions League trophies.

Putellas will become a free agent at the end of June, with major clubs in the NWSL and Europe's top leagues expected to compete for her signature.

Her exit comes amid a broader debate about the financial sustainability and independence of women's professional football in Europe.