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  "id": 7737927,
  "title": "Fernandez signs new London City contract",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/fernandez-signs-new-london-city-contract",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T08:01:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cq39m44d8ypvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "London City's defender Jana Fernandez has committed her future to the club by signing a new contract until 2029. The 24-year-old joined London City from Barcelona a year ago and has since become an integral part of the team. Playing primarily as a right-back, Fernandez contributed to London City's sixth-place finish in their inaugural Women's Super League season last year. Her exceptional performances earned her the fans' choice for club player of the season. Fernandez expressed her delight at signing the new deal, stating that she had dreams for the future when she arrived in England a year ago. She highlighted the club's potential, excitement, and progress as reasons for her commitment. Fernandez is pleased to be a part of the club's journey towards building something special, and she looks forward to playing her part in this collective effort. Prior to her move to England, Fernandez had a successful career at Barcelona, where she won multiple titles, including five league championships and three Champions League trophies. She also represented Spain and was part of the team that finished as runners-up to England in the Euro 2025 tournament.",
  "summary": "London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez signs a new contract, keeping her at the club until 2029.",
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    "Jana Fernandez signs contract with London City until 2029.",
    "24-year-old defender joins from Barcelona last year.",
    "Fernandez praised club's potential and future."
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Fernandez signs new London City contract",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/fernandez-signs-new-london-city-contract-7737951",
        "published": "2026-09-16T08:01:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Fernandez signs new London City contract",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/fernandez-signs-new-london-city-contract-7745409",
        "published": "2026-09-16T08:30:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}