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6 clusters · 33 sources · 57 days · First seen about 2 months ago · Last updated 2 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

Paralluelo joins OL Lyonnes on four‑year deal

Entities: Salma Paralluelo · Michele Kang · Olympique Lyonnais (OL Lyonnes) · Jonatan Giraldez · FC Barcelona

Overview

Salma Paralluelo left FC Barcelona after her contract expired on 30 June 2026 and, on 25 July 2026, completed a free‑transfer to Olympique Lyon (OL Lyonnes) on a four‑year deal lasting to 30 June 2030. In four seasons at Barcelona she recorded 131 appearances, 72 goals and contributed to 15 trophies, including three UEFA Women’s Champions League titles and four Liga F crowns. Internationally she has won the U‑17 (2018) and U‑20 (2022) World Cups and the senior World Cup in 2023, and finished third in the Ballon d’Or rankings in 2023 and 2024.

The move reunites Paralluelo with former Barcelona coach Jonatan Giraldez, now at Lyon, and colleague Ingrid Engen, while joining fellow ex‑Barcelona player Caroline Weir who transferred earlier. Club owner Michele Kang highlighted the signing as a major boost to Lyon’s ambitions in domestic and European competition. Paralluelo turned down a lucrative offer from Chelsea, opting for Lyon’s project aimed at continued success.

Her departure was announced on 25 July 2026 and forms part of a broader exodus from Barcelona’s women’s squad, which also saw Alexia Putellas, Mapi León, Ona Batlle and others move on to new clubs, underscoring the Spanish club’s financial constraints and Lyon’s intent to retain dominance in France and the Champions League.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 5 SOURCES] Salma Paralluelo signed a four‑year contract with Olympique Lyonnais until 30 June 2030. (official club announcement)
[● 3 SOURCES] Paralluelo left FC Barcelona after her contract expired in June 2026. (club and media reports)
[● 3 SOURCES] Paralluelo made 131 appearances and scored 72 goals for Barcelona. (statistics reported by multiple outlets)
[● 3 SOURCES] Paralluelo won 15 trophies with Barcelona, including three UEFA Women’s Champions League titles. (club record)
[● 3 SOURCES] The transfer was announced on 25 July 2026. (press releases)
[● 3 SOURCES] Paralluelo’s move reunites her with former Barcelona coach Jonatan Giraldez at Lyon. (club comments)
[● 3 SOURCES] Paralluelo’s departure is part of a series of Barcelona women’s team exits that include Alexia Putellas and Mapi León. (media coverage of transfer window)
[● 2 SOURCES] Olympique Lyonnais is owned by American businesswoman Michele Kang, who also owns London City Lionesses. (club ownership information)

Timeline

2 days ago

[SPORTS] 24 sources
Salma Paralluelo signs four‑year deal with Olympique Lyonnais after Barcelona exit
Salma Paralluelo (22) signs a four‑year contract with Olympique Lyonnais, leaving Barcelona after 131 games, 72 goals and 15 trophies, in a deal announced on 25 July 2026.
24 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Salma Paralluelo leaves FC Barcelona women's squad
Salma Paralluelo departs FC Barcelona women’s team after four years, thanking fans and the club; future club undecided, speculation includes Arsenal and PSG.
27 days ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Salma Paralluelo leaves FC Barcelona after four title‑laden seasons
Salma Paralluelo ends her four‑year stint at FC Barcelona, leaving as a free agent after rejecting a contract renewal; she departs with 15 titles, including three Champions Leagues.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
FC Barcelona women's star Salma Paralluelo set to leave over unmet salary demands
Salma Paralluelo will leave FC Barcelona's women's team after rejecting a €700,000 renewal, seeking €1 million; the move reflects the club’s post‑COVID budget constraints affecting multiple sections.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Salma Paralluelo leaves Barcelona after rejecting contract renewal
Spain’s Salma Paralluelo rejects Barcelona’s contract renewal and a Chelsea offer, set to leave on a free transfer this summer and seek another European Champions League club.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Salma Paralluelo's Barcelona contract stalls as Lyon shows interest
Barcelona winger Salma Paralluelo, fresh off a Champions League final brace, has not renewed her contract as Lyon reportedly shows interest, sparking speculation over negotiation tactics.

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