Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterBorn in Rochdale and a product of Blackburn Rovers' academy, Chelsea midfielder Keira Walsh admits that she still doesn't know London intimately well a year after making the move from Barcelona.But the England midfielder has a new friend and a new rival to see the sights with following Alexia Putellas' own transfer to the capital this summer.Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Putellas is now plying her trade at London City Lionesses, who are running Manchester City and Walsh's own Chelsea close at the top of the Women's Super League.Walsh told FourFourTwo that her former Barca teammate was in contact before her surprise move, saying: "She messaged me a little bit and then said, Maybe I'll see you in London soon and I said, I think you might do!"Were actually going to meet for dinner from time to time, so it'll be nice to catch up. You may like 'Alexia Putellas arrival shows how far the WSL has come' Ex-Barcelona teammate Keira Walsh parks club rivalry to pay ultimate compliment Who is Lexi Potter? Englands newest recruit praised by Keira Walsh after Chelsea breakthrough London City Lionesses could really push Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea this season I was in a new team that won trophies, it can definitely happen with the right players England great speaks to FFT about the new campaign "I cant show her the ropes of London yet as I still dont know much about London myself!"Chelsea and London Lionesses are set to meet on Sunday, December 13 in what already looks likely to be a top-of-the-table encounter.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.But Walsh said: "I'm going to be facing her but shes a friend, a really great team-mate and a good captain."First and foremost, I do want her to be successful. I want her to have a really good year here."She's a big name, so fans are going to be looking out for her, but she's definitely got the talent to back that up."Walsh's own return to England last year, with Chelsea, was a boon for WSL - and she believes adding Putellas to the mix only raises the league's profile yet further.Walsh said: "I hope she has an impact in the league. To see the likes of Alexia coming over and playing here, it shows where women's football is at in England."Its really exciting to have one of the best, if not the best player in the world in our league.TOPICSAlexia PutellasEngland WomenChelsea WomenWomen's Super LeagueWSLSteven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.With contributions fromAyisha GulatiWomen's Football Writer
