Salma Paralluelo, the 22-year-old forward for FC Barcelona and Spain, was out of contract this summer, and negotiations over an extension had stalled. Several major clubs were circling, including Paris Saint-Germain. However, it was OL Lyonnes that officially announced her arrival this Saturday.
It is a disappointment, as there had been a glimmer of hope for PSG. However, it is unclear how seriously they were still pursuing her following the arrival of Naomie Feller (24, France national team) from Real Madrid. It is impossible to sign everyone, and it makes sense for OL to attract top players; indeed, it is a positive development for the quality and appeal of the league. The league has made progress, though it still has some way to go before it can truly shine on the European stage.
