Spain defender Mapi León joined London City Lionesses in a move from Barcelona. The 31-year-old centre-back kept her reasons for the transfer quiet during her first major interview since signing with the WSL club. León expressed her happiness with the decision to relocate to south-east England, though she acknowledged missing her cat, Bagheera, due to the complexities of transporting pets internationally.
León has embraced life in England, including local food customs. She discovered a fondness for crumpets and beans at breakfast, habits that surprised her Spanish teammates including Alexia Putellas and Jana Fernández. León defended her dietary choices despite her teammates' concerns about eating beans before training sessions.
