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Jana Fernández has agreed to a new contract with London City Lionesses that will keep her at the club until the summer of 2029. The Spanish defender’s extension comes a little over a year after she joined the Women’s Super League side from Barcelona.
The 24-year-old was a fixture in London City’s back line throughout the club’s first season in the WSL, and the new deal locks in one of the team’s most consistent performers for the years ahead.
London City confirmed the news in an official club statement, with Fernández saying she’s “absolutely delighted” to commit her future to the Lionesses.
Fernandez signs new London City deal
The new contract runs through 2029, giving London City long-term security at right-back as the club looks to build on its first WSL campaign. Fernández had been widely regarded as one of the squad’s standout additions since arriving in 2025, and keeping her tied down was seen as a priority for a team still assembling its identity in the English top flight.
Retaining Fernández also sends a signal about where London City sees itself heading. The club has made a habit of moving early to secure key players rather than risk losing them once other clubs come calling, and this extension fits that pattern.
Fernandez’s first season with London City
Fernández arrived at London City in August 2025, leaving Barcelona after progressing through the club’s famed La Masia academy from age 12. She made her Barcelona first-team debut in November 2018 at just 16, becoming one of the youngest players to do so in the club’s professional history. Over her years there, she won five Primera División titles, three Copa de la Reina trophies, four Supercopa de España Femenina titles, and three UEFA Women’s Champions League crowns.
That pedigree translated quickly to London. Fernández played every minute of London City’s debut WSL season, appearing in all 22 league matches and starting 21 of them. She also found the net twice across competitions, scoring in a Women’s FA Cup fifth-round win over Tottenham Hotspur in February and again in a 1-1 league draw at West Ham in March. Her performances at right-back earned her multiple Player of the Match honors, and she was voted the club’s Fans’ Player of the Season for 2025/26.
What Fernandez said about her future
Fernández spoke about the decision to stay in a statement released through the club. “I’m absolutely delighted to sign a new contract here at London City,” she said, adding that she feels “at home and settled” after a year in England.
She described London City as a club built on “potential, excitement and progress,” and said she’s looking forward to continuing to be part of its growth alongside teammates and staff.
London City’s progress in the WSL
London City finished sixth in the WSL in their debut season, a notable result for a club that reached the top flight without any prior affiliation to a men’s team. The Lionesses also set a new points record for a newly promoted side in the competition.
The club’s ambitions haven’t slowed since the season ended. This summer, London City added more firepower to their roster, including two of Fernández’s former Barcelona teammates: two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas and defender Mapi León. Locking in Fernández’s future alongside that kind of recruitment suggests London City intends to keep building rather than stand still.
What comes next for Jana Fernandez?
With her future settled, Fernández will continue as a regular starter in London City’s back line as the new WSL season gets underway. The club is next set to travel to face Charlton Athletic, with Fernández expected to feature as part of a squad now bolstered by high-profile summer signings.
For a player who left her boyhood-club counterpart in Barcelona and rebuilt her career in London within a year, this next chapter looks like a natural extension of the momentum she’s already built.
FAQ
When does Jana Fernández’s new London City contract expire?
Her new deal runs through the summer of 2029.
When did Jana Fernández join London City Lionesses?
She joined in August 2025, ahead of the club’s first WSL season.
Where did Jana Fernández play before London City?
She came through Barcelona’s La Masia academy and played for the club’s first team from 2018.
How did London City finish in their first WSL season?
The club finished sixth and set a new points record for a newly promoted WSL team.
What position does Jana Fernández play?
She’s a defender, primarily used at right-back.
