Salma Paralluelo has completed her move to Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, signing a four-year contract through 2030 as a free agent following her departure from Barcelona. The 22-year-old Spanish international forward departs Catalonia after four prolific seasons to begin her first career chapter outside Spain under manager Jonatan Giraldez.
Paralluelo's switch to France marks a significant restructuring of Barcelona's attacking contingent, joining fellow departures Alexia Putellas, Mapi Leon, and Ona Batlle in leaving the Catalan giants this summer. The move reunites her with Giraldez, the coach who engineered her breakthrough campaign in 2023-24 when she netted 34 goals and provided seven assists across all competitions. Over her Barcelona tenure, the former sprinter accumulated 72 goals in 131 appearances while claiming 14 major honours, including three UEFA Women's Champions League titles and four Liga F crowns.
High-Profile Recruitment Drive
Lyon's acquisition of Paralluelo underscores the French club's ambition to assemble a world-class squad capable of competing for European silverware. The signing follows the arrivals of Caroline Weir, Maria Luisa Grohs, and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, positioning the club as a formidable force heading into the 2025-26 season. Paralluelo's versatility in attack and pedigree as a World Cup winner strengthen Lyon's frontline considerably.
The 22-year-old will begin pre-season training on July 27, with her official presentation scheduled for August 2. She ended her Barcelona chapter memorably, scoring twice in the Women's Champions League final against her new employers—a fitting farewell to her dominant spell in Spain. With Lyon targeting domestic and continental silverware, Paralluelo is expected to become a central attacking weapon as the club pursues championship glory.
