Alexia Putellas Leaves Barcelona After 14 Years: "It's Been a Perfect Story"

Only three days after Barcelona's Champions League triumph, Putellas announced her departure in a heartfelt video message. The two-time Ballon d'Or winner, widely regarded as one of the key figures in elevating women's soccer to global prominence, is leaving the club where she cemented her legacy. Her departure brings to a close a remarkable 14-season era at Barça as she prepares to begin a new chapter while carrying with her the memories that defined a generation. Putellas shared the news herself in an emotional farewell video posted as a collaborative Instagram post with FC Barcelona . . .