Chicago Fire FC and Robert Lewandowski are finalizing the details of a deal that would see the Poland striker move to MLS this summer, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Sports News
The two parties remain in the late stages of the negotiations but are expected to reach an agreement soon.
Lewandowski would join the Fire as a free agent after his contract with Barcelona expires following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. The striker departs Barcelona with seven major trophies: three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups.
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Before joining Barcelona, Lewandowski won 10 Bundesliga titles during his time with Bayern Munich and Dortmund. He also lifted the 2020 Champions League trophy with Bayern after a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain.
Analysis
He is now set to join the Eastern Conference side under head coach Gregg Berhalter.
“We’re trying to recruit world-class players,” Berhalter said this month on the show “Up & Adams.” “We think [Lewandowski would] be a great signing not only for the Chicago Fire, but for the league, to have a player of that caliber. We see him right up there with Messi in terms of ability, and it’d be great for the city of Chicago.”
In 2025, Berhalter led the Fire to their first playoff appearance in eight years by qualifying for the wild-card round in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The team defeated Orlando City 3-1 but then fell to the Philadelphia Union.
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