Major blow for FC Barcelona Femení: Mapi Leon and Ona Batlle to depart

European champions FC Barcelona have officially confirmed that defensive stalwarts Mapi Leon and Ona Batlle will leave the club when their contracts expire at the end of next month. This news comes just days after club legend Alexia Putellas announced her departure from Catalonia. These exits signal a period of significant transition for a team that has dominated both domestic and European football in recent years. As reported by Goal.com .

Leon and Batlle played pivotal roles in Barcelona's historic quadruple this season. The team's successful campaign culminated in a 4-0 victory over Lyon in the Champions League final in Oslo. Both defenders are now set to leave the Spanish league and are close to continuing their careers in the Women's Super League (WSL).

According to ESPN, 30-year-old Mapi Leon is in the final stages of negotiations with London City Lionesses. Since joining from Atletico Madrid in 2017, Leon has become a true legend, making over 300 appearances and winning 27 trophies, including 4 Champions League titles.

Ona Batlle is likely to join Arsenal. The full-back, who previously impressed at Manchester United, returned to her boyhood club in 2023. Her versatility was key to Barcelona's recent success. She is now expected to bolster Renee Slegers' Arsenal side in their competition against Chelsea and Manchester City.