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Lucy Bronze reveals she turned down a potential Lyon return to complete a shock move to Barcelona this summer... with welcome messages from Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas giving the England star a huge confidence boost ahead of Euro 2022

England star Lucy Bronze says signing for Barcelona has given her a huge confidence boost ahead of the Euros, as the defender revealed she turned down the chance to return to Champions League winners Lyon.

Barca announced the surprise signing of Bronze, who had been heavily linked with a move to the United States, on Saturday, with the defender penning a two-year contract.

The 30-year-old, who has already been contacted by Barca’s Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, admitted it was a nice feeling to have multiple offers after leaving Manchester City.