Fernandez signs new London City contract

London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez has agreed to a new contract that will keep her at the club until 2029, the team announced. The 24‑year‑old has become a regular in Eder Maestre’s side since her move from Barcelona a year ago, appearing in every Women’s Super League match last season as the Lionesses finished sixth in their inaugural top‑flight campaign. Her performances at right‑back earned her the fans’ player‑of‑the‑season award. "I'm perfectly delighted to motion a caller declaration present astatine London City," said Fernandez. "When I arrived successful England 1 twelvemonth agone I joined this nine with dreams for the future." "Potential, excitement and advancement are 3 words I subordinate with the nine and I'm pleased to perpetrate my future. I consciousness astatine location and settled here." "We are gathering thing peculiar together, arsenic players, unit and fans, and I can't hold to play my part." Before joining England, Fernandez developed through Barcelona’s academy, where she won five league titles, the Champions League three times and the Copa de la Reina three times. She was also part of the Spain squad that finished as runners‑up to England at Euro 2025.