Alexia Putellas: Leaving Barcelona, leadership and a new life in London
About this episode
Alexia Putellas discusses her transition from Barcelona to London City Lionesses, her leadership role, and adapting to a new life in the Women's Super League.
Widely regarded as one of the biggest signings in WSL history, two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas sits down with Ben Haines and Em Sanders at the London City Lionesses media day. Putellas left Barcelona after 14 years in May and chats to Ben and Em about a whirlwind few weeks after moving to London and whether she has personally been aware of the hype around her transfer to the Women's Super League. Alexia opens up about being called ‘La Reina’, embracing change and after winning 38 trophies with Barcelona, including four Champions League titles, how she will adapt to being an underdog with her new team. Ben and Em also chat to the Spanish superstar about learning a new language, her leadership on the pitch and give her a brief introduction to English food culture. TIMECODES: 00:04 - Ben and Em are reunited at the London City Lionesses media day 03:36 - Alexia Putellas joins the pod! 04:06 - How have the last few weeks been for her. 06:05 - Is she aware of her status and the huge interest around her transfer. 09:03 - On enjoying everything since her ACL and embracing change. 10:55 - On being called ‘La Reina’ and being a coach on the pitch. 13:50 - Visits to London and…
Topics covered
- Alexia Putellas
- Women's Super League
- leadership
- transfer
- adapting to change
- language learning
- cultural differences
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