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Michele Kang's London City Lionesses have signed Alexia Putellas and seven other players while appointing a new manager - all amid eye-watering financial losses.
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If ambition were a currency, London City Lionesses would already be turning a profit. Owner Michele Kang has splashed out on eight fresh faces for the Women's Super League campaign, headlined by none other than two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas. Yes, that Alexia Putellas - poached from Barcelona, no less.
Eder Maestre took charge in January, stepping in for Jocelyn Prêcheur. The Spaniard previously managed UD Tenerife in Liga F and has penned a deal running until 2028. Plenty of time to work his magic, then.
Here's where it gets spicy. The club posted an operating loss of £10.6 million for 2024-25 - against revenue of just £902,000. That's the kind of maths that makes accountants weep. The full financial fallout from the current spending spree won't hit the books until future accounts land.
Home remains Hayes Lane in Bromley, a ground holding 5,150 supporters. The club wants bums on seats before eyeing a bigger venue - a sensible enough plan when you're haemorrhaging cash like a burst pipe.
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