Robert Lewandowski signs for MLS club Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire has officially announced the signing of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, bringing the veteran forward to Major League Soccer (MLS) for the next two seasons. The deal, extending through the 2027-2028 season, marks a significant acquisition for the American club.

Lewandowski, 37, arrives as a designated player after concluding his tenure with Barcelona. His previous clubs include Lech Poznan, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayern Munich. With over 700 career goals for club and country, he is expected to significantly bolster the Fire's attacking prowess. His arrival in Chicago is pending his visa and International Transfer Certificate.

Gregg Berhalter, Chicago Fire's Director of Football and Head Coach, expressed enthusiasm about the signing. "His arrival reinforces our ambition to compete for trophies and elevates the club's standards to heights worthy of this city," Berhalter stated. "We are eager to work with him and for Chicago to see firsthand why he is one of the world's most revered sports icons."

The acquisition comes as Chicago Fire currently sits third in the Eastern Conference with 26 points. This move also follows the recent trend of Spanish league players joining MLS this summer, with French forward Antoine Griezmann, formerly of Atlético Madrid, signing with Orlando City.

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His arrival reinforces our ambition to compete for trophies and elevates the club's standards to heights worthy of this city. We are eager to work with him and for Chicago to see firsthand why he is one of the world's most revered sports icons.