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\nOL Lyonnes first announced Paralluelo’s signing on social media, confirming that the forward had signed through 2030. (Photo by OL Lyonnes)<\/p>\n
\nOL Lyonnes first announced Paralluelo’s signing on social media, confirming that the forward had signed through 2030. (Photo by OL Lyonnes)<\/p>\n
Salma Paralluelo has spent the last few years proving she\u2019s built for the biggest stage.<\/p>\n
The Spanish international has completed a blockbuster move from Barcelona to OL Lyonnes<\/a>, bringing an end to a four-year spell in Catalonia and handing the French giants one of the most exciting young forwards in world football.<\/p>\n At just 22 years old, Paralluelo already has a trophy cabinet most players can only dream of. She is a FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup winner, a three-time UEFA Women\u2019s Champions League winner and a four-time Liga F champion. Now, one of the game\u2019s most feared attackers arrives in France as Lyon look to build their next era.<\/p>\n From Zaragoza to the top of Europe<\/p>\n Paralluelo\u2019s journey began at UD San Jos\u00e9 in her hometown of Zaragoza before progressing through Zaragoza CFF and later Villarreal.<\/p>\n Even as a teenager, she stood out. Her pace came from her athletics background, where she competed nationally in sprinting before eventually choosing football full-time.<\/p>\n That raw athleticism quickly became one of her greatest weapons, but it was never the only reason people believed she could become special.<\/p>\n She developed into a fearless attacker who loves running at defenders, making intelligent runs behind the back line and producing moments that can completely change a game.<\/p>\n Her talent even earned her a nomination for the\u00a02022 FIFA Pusk\u00e1s Award, a recognition that highlighted her ability to score spectacular goals long before she became one of Europe\u2019s biggest stars.<\/p>\n Barcelona unlocked another level<\/p>\n When Barcelona signed Paralluelo after her Villarreal contract expired in the summer of 2022, it felt like the perfect match.<\/p>\n She joined one of the world\u2019s strongest squads but didn\u2019t simply become another talented youngster learning behind established stars.<\/p>\n Under Jonatan Gir\u00e1ldez and later Pere Romeu, Paralluelo became increasingly important to Barcelona. She added consistency to the explosiveness that had already made her such an exciting prospect.<\/p>\n Her breakthrough truly came during the 2023\/24 campaign.<\/p>\n Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/p>\n Paralluelo finished as\u00a0Barcelona\u2019s top scorer across all competitions, producing two four-goal performances, including a stunning poker in a 7-1 victory away to Real Sociedad<\/a> as Barcelona completed another historic campaign by winning four trophies.<\/p>\n Her game also became more complete, with sharper movement and more consistent finishing. It was the season she developed from a promising talent into one of Europe\u2019s leading attackers.<\/p>\n A player for the biggest occasions<\/p>\n If there\u2019s one thing Paralluelo has consistently shown throughout her career, it\u2019s that pressure rarely gets to her.<\/p>\n She announced herself on the international stage during Spain\u2019s unforgettable run to the 2023 FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup, scoring decisive knockout goals against both the Netherlands and Sweden before helping La Roja lift their first-ever world title.<\/p>\n She carried that same mentality back to club football.<\/p>\n Just two months ago, in what proved to be her final appearance for Barcelona, Paralluelo delivered another unforgettable performance.<\/p>\n With the Champions League final against Lyon still hanging in the balance, she scored twice late in the game to seal a commanding 4-0 victory and Barcelona\u2019s fourth European crown.<\/p>\n It was a fitting way to say goodbye.<\/p>\n