Robert Lewandowski after presentation at Chicago Fire: 'I was impressed by how the club tried to get me'

Robert Lewandowski has arrived in Chicago, immediately drawing intense media and fan attention. During his initial training session with the team, dozens of journalists and photographers observed only the first 15 minutes from a distance.

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I was impressed by how the club tried to get me.

The striker received a traditional welcome from his new teammates, navigating a line of players offering congratulatory pats. The team's training focused on low-intensity drills like 'Rondos' before media were asked to leave. Chicago Fire, accustomed to being overshadowed by other local sports teams, now faces a surge in attention.

At a press conference, Chicago Fire coach Gregg Berhalter, who actively recruited Lewandowski, hailed him as an "absolute icon of world football." While Chicago has hosted stars like Bastian Schweinsteiger and Xherdan Shaqiri, Lewandowski's stature is considered unprecedented for the club. Approximately 50,000 spectators are expected at the upcoming match against Vancouver Whitecaps, though Lewandowski's participation remains uncertain.

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From the first day, my teammates welcomed me well and made contact immediately. I am also open, so I will answer their questions and ask many things myself.

Lewandowski himself commented on the club's efforts to sign him. "I was impressed by how the club tried to get me," he said. "From the first day, my teammates welcomed me well and made contact immediately. I am also open, so I will answer their questions and ask many things myself."

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This is not the time for me to think about it. I haven't made any decisions yet.

When questioned about his future with the Polish national team, Lewandowski deferred. "This is not the time for me to think about it. I haven't made any decisions yet," he stated. Regarding his debut for Chicago Fire, he indicated a cautious approach: "I will probably be in the squad, but everything will depend on how I feel. I definitely need a bit more training to integrate with the team. We will do everything step by step."

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I will probably be in the squad, but everything will depend on how I feel. On definitely need a bit more training to integrate with the team. We will do everything step by step.