Fernandez signs new London City contract

WHAT HAPPENED
London City Lionesses have secured defender Jana Fernandez on a new contract that runs until 2029. The 24-year-old, who arrived from Barcelona in August 2025, has been a fixture for Eder Maestre’s side since her move.

Fernandez started every Women’s Super League game for London City in their debut top-flight season, helping the team to a sixth‑place finish. Her performances at right‑back also earned her the club’s player of the season award from the supporters.

KEY CONTEXT
Fernandez progressed through Barcelona’s academy and won five league titles with the Catalan club before moving to England. She was also part of Spain’s squad that finished runners‑up to England at Euro 2025. London City’s 2024/25 campaign (their first in the WSL) saw them establish themselves in the division with Fernandez as a consistent starter.

WHY IT MATTERS
Keeping Fernandez on a long‑term deal preserves a player who was an ever‑present in London City’s first WSL season and who was recognised by fans as the club’s standout performer. Her combination of domestic success at Barcelona and recent international experience with Spain gives the Lionesses a defender with both winning pedigree and top‑level match exposure as they build on their initial top‑flight campaign.

WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Fernandez is contracted to 2029, so the immediate follow‑up will be how she features across the coming WSL seasons and whether she continues to hold down the right‑back role that she occupied last season. The club’s use of her experience from Barcelona and the national team will be a factor in London City’s plans as they progress.

KEY FACTS
- Jana Fernandez has signed a contract with London City through 2029.
- She joined the club from Barcelona in August 2025.
- Fernandez played every WSL match for London City in their debut top‑flight season.
- Fans voted her London City’s player of the season for that campaign.
- She came through Barcelona’s academy and is a five‑time league champion.
- Fernandez was part of Spain’s side that finished runners‑up at Euro 2025.