The Pulse

• 24‑year‑old Catalan defender Laia Aleixandri signed a four‑year deal with FC Barcelona Femení, binding her to the club until June 30, 2029.
• As a Barca academy graduate, Aleixandri returns to her roots after developing through La Masia and gaining senior experience with Atlético Madrid and Manchester City.

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• Swiss striker Ramona Bachmann will miss the home tournament after suffering a serious ACL injury in training, confirmed by the Swiss Football Federation.
• The 34-year-old sustained the injury without any player contact. Medical tests revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee, sidelining her for an extended period.

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• The former German international Melanie Leupolz and celebrated midfielder for Bayern, Chelsea and Real Madrid officially confirmed today that she will end her club career this summer.
• Her journey started at SC Freiburg, then starred at Bayern Munich (2014–2020), before moving to Chelsea (2020–2024), and joined Real Madrid ahead of the 2024–25 season.
• Earned 79 caps for Germany, scored 13 goals, and won major honours—including UEFA Women’s Euro 2013 and Olympic gold in 2016—before retiring from the national team in September 2023.

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• Manchester United and England star Ella Toone has co-founded Amicizia Studios, a creative agency designed to help female footballers build personal brands and maximize commercial opportunities.
• With over 50% of Women's Super League players lacking sponsorship, Amicizia aims to bridge this gap by connecting players with brands, marketing campaigns, and content production opportunities.
• Toone teams up with longtime collaborator James Marshall, combining their experience to offer a creative hub that supports athletes both on and off the pitch.

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• Barcelona confirmed the departure of Norwegian midfielder Ingrid Engen on its Instagram account today, writing: Ingrid Engen will not continue at FC Barcelona. The Club wishes her the best of luck in the future, both personally and professionally.
• Engen herself bid farewell to the Curlers with a touching message to fans on her account, as well as to her teammate and partner Mapi Léon.
• There was speculation about the Norwegian's departure as early as winter, with OL Lyoness and London City Lionesses reportedly interested in signing her.