Spanish defender Jana Fernandez has extended her contract with London City Lionesses, securing her future at the club until 2029. The 24-year-old has established herself as a cornerstone of the side since arriving from Barcelona in August 2025.
Fernandez featured in every Women's Super League match during London City's inaugural top-flight campaign last season, helping the club finish sixth. Her consistent performances at right-back earned recognition from supporters, who voted her the club's player of the season. According to WSL records, she made 22 league appearances in the 2025/26 season and played 1,902 minutes.
Since joining the English club, Fernandez has made an immediate impact on the pitch. She scored her first goal for London City in the FA Cup against Tottenham Hotspur on 22 February 2026, followed by her maiden Women's Super League goal against West Ham United on 29 March 2026, according to available records.
Why Fernandez chose London City
Fernandez expressed her satisfaction with the move and her commitment to the club's ambitions.
I'm absolutely delighted to sign a new contract here at London City. When I arrived in England one year ago I joined this club with dreams for the future. Potential, excitement and progress are three words I associate with the club and I'm pleased to commit my future. I feel at home and settled here. We are building something special together, as players, staff and fans, and I can't wait to play my part.
Her decision to leave Barcelona, where she had spent her entire career, reflected her belief in London City's trajectory. In an interview in March 2026, Fernandez discussed the differences between Liga F and the Women's Super League, explaining what drew her to the English club.
What Fernandez brings from Barcelona
Before moving to England, Fernandez was a decorated player at Barcelona, graduating through the club's academy and winning five league titles. She also claimed three Champions League medals and three Copa de la Reina trophies. Most recently, she represented Spain at Euro 2025, where the national team finished runners-up to England.
Her transfer from Barcelona to London City was completed on 15 August 2025 as a €300,000 move, according to transfer records. The club described her as a Spanish international capable of playing both centre-back and full-back positions.
Building a competitive squad
Fernandez is part of a significant recruitment drive by London City under US billionaire owner Michele Kang. The club has attracted fellow former Barcelona players, including two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas and defender Mapi Leon, as part of an ambitious plan to break into the Women's Super League's traditional top three and qualify for the Champions League.
Retaining established talent has been equally important to the club's strategy. Beyond Fernandez, England winger Freya Godfrey has also committed her future to London City in recent months, signalling the club's ability to keep key performers amid their expansion plans.
What comes next
London City's focus now turns to the upcoming season, with their next Women's Super League fixture scheduled against West Ham United on 12 September 2026. The club will look to build on their sixth-place finish and challenge for a higher league position with their strengthened squad.
