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Alexia Putellas with the FC Barcelona crest in the background.

This is Alexia Putella's Successor at Barça, Blessed by Laporta: 'She is a...'

The two-time Ballon d'Or winner continues her daily routine, she has 'adopted' her as her heir and Barça agrees.

Alexia Putellas will turn 31 on February 4 and there has been debate at Barça about who could become her heir. After much thought and with Alexia's blessing, all eyes, including Laporta 's, are on the very young Vicky López, who is just 18 years old. She has the potential to lead women's soccer for years to come and no one doubts her.

Vicky López's contract was about to expire with Barcelona, but the confidence is such that it has already been renewed... and not for a short time. In women's soccer, long contracts are not usually signed, but the Madrid native's is an exception: she is tied down until 2028, with a clause so that she cannot leave. She arrived at just 16 years old and already has a first-team registration.

A smiling person wearing an FC Barcelona jersey with the number 2028 in large letters.
Vicky López | FC Barcelona

Joan Laporta has no doubts and is happy with the blessing of Alexia Putellas. At Barça there are very high expectations for Vicky López. No one will be signed when the Catalan decides to retire, because her replacement is already in Barcelona . At 18 years old she has everything to succeed and it has been Alexia herself who has welcomed her into her arms, helping her in every way possible.

Vicky López Praises Alexia Putellas: 'She is A...'

Alexia Putellas was unable to attend the last break with Spain due to her recent injury, but Vicky López was there. It was a great week for the Madrid native, who won the 'Golden Girl' a few days earlier, becoming the first Spanish woman in history to do so.

Not only that, but she also excelled for Spain in the friendly against South Korea, scoring twice and leading them to a 5-0 victory. After the match, she spoke to the media and highlighted her great friendship with Alexia Putellas, her idol and a key player in the FC Barcelona squad.

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Joan Laporta and Vicky López | FC Barcelona

In statements collected by COPE , Vicky López said of Alexia: " When she found out (Golden Girl) she was super happy and it touched my heart to see her so happy for an award of mine. She asked me how things are here. I am happy to have her support, she is a role model and I pay attention to everything she does ."