Alexia Putellas interview: Life, legacy and London City

How did London City and owner Michele Kang sign Barcelona and women's soccer legend Alexia Putellas?

Hosts Jillian Sakovits and Meg Linehan go behind the scenes to explain how the former Barcelona midfielder and two-time Ballon d’Or winner ended up in England's Women's Super League despite strong interest from several clubs on both sides of the Atlantic. Then, Putellas sits down with The Athletic’s Laia Cervelló Herrero for an exclusive interview about her momentous decision.

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HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits, Meg Linehan

GUESTS: Alexia Putellas, interviewed by Laia Cervelló Herrero

PRODUCER: Karan Lodha

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Referenced on the show:

How Michele Kang convinced two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas to join London City

Alexia Putellas’ London City Lionesses transfer moves the dial for the club and the WSL

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