Overview
- Multiple Spanish outlets report a definitive agreement for Robert Lewandowski to join Chicago Fire after his public farewell from FC Barcelona.
- The deal is reported as a two-season contract worth about $20 million per year and the formal signature is expected next week according to transfer reporting.
- Lewandowski visited Chicago with his agent Pini Zahavi two weeks ago to inspect the club, meet officials and view living arrangements for his family, a trip described as key to his decision.
- At 37, Lewandowski is said to have prioritized a sporting project in MLS over higher-paying offers from Saudi clubs, framing the move as a late-career competitive choice.
- If completed, the signing would give Chicago Fire a marquee scorer and raise MLS visibility, potentially boosting ticket sales, sponsorship interest and the club’s on-field expectations.