Alexia Putellas has left FC Barcelona after a 14-year tenure, prompting the club to leave her iconic number 11 shirt vacant for the squad. The 32-year-old midfielder, a two-time Ballon d’Or Féminin winner in 2021 and 2022, departed the Catalan club over the summer to join English side London City Lionesses, according to club announcements.
FC Barcelona Leaves Shirt Number Vacant
Following the departure of their long-serving captain, FC Barcelona confirmed that the number 11 jersey will not be assigned to another player for the upcoming season. During her extensive career at Camp Nou, Putellas established herself as a central figure in women’s football, securing two UEFA Women’s Champions League titles with the Spanish club. According to club reports, management decided to keep the squad number open, though whether it remains unassigned permanently has not yet been officially determined.
New Chapter with London City Lionesses
Upon completing her transfer to England, Putellas was immediately named team captain by London City Lionesses.