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Ayisha Gulati

'Alexia Putellas arrival shows how far the WSL has come' Ex-Barcelona teammate Keira Walsh parks club rivalry to pay ultimate compliment

BROMLEY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Fans of London City Lionesses put up a banner for Alexia Putellas and Mapi Leon of London City Lionesses, saying Welcome during the pre-season friendly match between London City Lionesses and Atletico Madrid at Copperjax Community Stadium on August 23, 2026 in Bromley, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images).

Keira Walsh hopes her former Barcelona teammate Alexia Putellas can make a major impact on the Women’s Super League, with the midfielder excited to see her friend and two-time Ballon d’Or winner take on the English game.

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