Fernandez signs new London City contract

What the report says

London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez has agreed a new deal that keeps her at the club until 2029, BBC Sport reports. The 24-year-old has become an important part of Eder Maestre’s side since arriving from Barcelona in 2025, and she featured in every Women’s Super League match for London City last season as they finished sixth in their first campaign in the top division.

Fernandez’s form at right-back also earned recognition from supporters, who voted her club player of the season. The extension is another sign of London City’s push to build a stronger squad after a busy period of recruitment and retention. The club has been backed by US billionaire owner Michele Kang and is aiming to move toward the WSL’s established leading teams and qualify for the Champions League.

The BBC notes that Fernandez came through Barcelona’s academy and won multiple domestic and European honours before moving to England, and she was part of Spain’s squad that finished runners-up to England at Euro 2025. She has also been joined at London City by former Barcelona teammates Alexia Putellas and Mapi Leon. Retaining Fernandez, along with England winger Freya Godfrey, appears important to the club’s longer-term plans as it tries to combine high-profile arrivals with continuity in key positions.