For Jana Fernández, leaving Barcelona was a painful goodbye that has given way to an exciting new chapter in her footballing journey with London City Lionesses. The 23-year-old winger had expected to stay at La Liga giants for longer but the financial crisis caused by the salary cap limit had other plans.
"I'm the person and player I am today because of Barcelona," she says, highlighting the role her hometown club played in shaping her into the footballer she is now. However, Fernández admits that the exodus of top players from Barcelona's women's squad left a void that was hard to bridge for fans who felt she was one of those leaving.
Fernández acknowledges that there was no shortage of emotions when she joined London City as part of a spending spree funded by owner Michele Kang. From La Masia's distinctive playing style and emphasis on youth development, Fernández was thrust into an unfamiliar environment with 17 new teammates from diverse backgrounds.
Despite the initial culture shock, Fernández has quickly adapted to life in London, finding solace in familiarities such as family ties and a thriving expat community of fellow Barça-to-London players. A group chat with her new friends keeps her connected to her past while allowing her to forge new relationships.
As she settles into her new role at London City, Fernández is determined to bring the values instilled by La Masia's coaches – both on and off the pitch – to a wider audience. The Lionesses' success has been swift, winning five of their nine games so far in the Women's Super League.
Fernández cites Alexia Putellas, Saki Kumagai, Daniëlle van de Donk, and Nikita Parris as key players who have made her feel at home with their friendly nature. However, she recognizes that having Kang as her club owner has been a game-changer. "She's someone so passionate about women's football and making it grow," Fernández says.
London City's ambitions are high, with Fernández setting her sights on the Champions League spots. As she continues to evolve into one of Europe's top wingers, Fernández is determined to prove that with Kang at the helm, there's a future bright for London City Lionesses in the women's game.
"I'm the person and player I am today because of Barcelona," she says, highlighting the role her hometown club played in shaping her into the footballer she is now. However, Fernández admits that the exodus of top players from Barcelona's women's squad left a void that was hard to bridge for fans who felt she was one of those leaving.
Fernández acknowledges that there was no shortage of emotions when she joined London City as part of a spending spree funded by owner Michele Kang. From La Masia's distinctive playing style and emphasis on youth development, Fernández was thrust into an unfamiliar environment with 17 new teammates from diverse backgrounds.
Despite the initial culture shock, Fernández has quickly adapted to life in London, finding solace in familiarities such as family ties and a thriving expat community of fellow Barça-to-London players. A group chat with her new friends keeps her connected to her past while allowing her to forge new relationships.
As she settles into her new role at London City, Fernández is determined to bring the values instilled by La Masia's coaches – both on and off the pitch – to a wider audience. The Lionesses' success has been swift, winning five of their nine games so far in the Women's Super League.
Fernández cites Alexia Putellas, Saki Kumagai, Daniëlle van de Donk, and Nikita Parris as key players who have made her feel at home with their friendly nature. However, she recognizes that having Kang as her club owner has been a game-changer. "She's someone so passionate about women's football and making it grow," Fernández says.
London City's ambitions are high, with Fernández setting her sights on the Champions League spots. As she continues to evolve into one of Europe's top wingers, Fernández is determined to prove that with Kang at the helm, there's a future bright for London City Lionesses in the women's game.
. It feels like they're trying too hard to make her seem like this perfect, inspiring figure 
. Newsflash: no one is that wholesome and easy to talk to all the time 
. And can we get some behind-the-scenes content instead of just her rehearsed quotes? 
. And don't even get me started on how they're using her quotes about La Masia to make her seem like some kind of mentor figure 
. It's just so... manufactured 
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I think it's really cool how Jana Fernández has taken a painful goodbye from Barcelona and turned it into an exciting new chapter with London City Lionesses 
. But she's already adapting so well to life in London and finding ways to stay connected to her past through her friends and family 
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. Here's hoping they can make it into the Champions League spots this season! 
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just had to read about Jana Fernández's move from Barcelona to London City Lionesses... feels like she went through an identity crisis 
leaving behind everything she knew and loved about her hometown club, but also being part of a huge change with the new ownership 
Michele Kang is definitely doing something right with this squad, bringing in some top talent and changing the game for women's football in England 
it's gonna be interesting to see how Fernández adapts to life in London and how she carries on La Masia's legacy 
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think its great how shes tryna bring barca values 2 wider audience, alexia putellas & co r doin her a solid 
& kang's passion 4 womens football is super inspiring 
and its great to see her passionate about promoting la masia's values to a wider audience 
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she seems like such a down-to-earth person too, all these big changes must be tough on her, but she’s just embracing them with an open mind. And I love how she’s trying to bring the values from La Masia to London City, that’s really admirable 
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... it sounds like she's really happy with her new team and all? I mean, they're having a great season so far and winning lots of games 
. And it's cool that her new owner Michele Kang is super passionate about womens football too 
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what do u guys think about the lionesses' chances of making it to the champs league tho? 
but she seems to be thriving in London with her new squad 
they're going to rock that Champions League spot 
but on the flip side, I guess it's cool that she got to join London City and be part of this spending spree 
Michele Kang is def making some moves with all these new signings. I'm curious though, what's up with these coaches from La Masia always talking about youth development? don't get me wrong, I love a good underdog story but Fernández was already pretty established before she left 
! Michele Kang's passion for women's football is infectious too - it's awesome to see her driving change in the sport 
Can't wait 2 c how she'll do in the WSL & hopefully get some wins against Barcelona 
I feel her, leaving home was tough but now she's thrivin in a new environment w/ all these amazing players 
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I'm rooting for her!