The acquisition of Putellas is the clearest indication yet of Kang’s intent to disrupt the traditional hierarchy of English football. Since acquiring the club in December 2023, Kang has invested heavily in infrastructure, including a new state-of-the-art training centre designed specifically for female athletes. This investment quickly bore fruit, with the club finishing sixth in the league during its debut WSL season in 2025–2026. Now, the arrival of a global superstar like Putellas is seen as the final piece of the puzzle in creating a truly world-class environment.
“Alexia Putellas embodies the pinnacle of talent, dedication, and vision in women’s football,” Kang said during the announcement. “Her decision to join our independent, women-first club is a powerful endorsement of what we are building at London City and Kynisca. This is more than a signing, it is a bold statement about the future of the sport. Together, we will compete at the highest levels while creating new commercial opportunities and development pathways for the next generation of female athletes.”