Overview
- Chicago Fire officially presented Robert Lewandowski on Monday after he left FC Barcelona and signed a two-year contract as a Designated Player on a free transfer.
- The club and coach-sporting director Gregg Berhalter described Lewandowski as a champion who will raise standards and help Chicago push for trophies.
- Media outlets report Lewandowski could make his MLS debut on the night of July 16–17 at home against the Vancouver Whitecaps, but that timing has not been confirmed by the club.
- Reports also link Chicago with former Bayern midfielder Leon Goretzka as a separate target, a development that remains unconfirmed and is sourced to transfer outlets rather than official announcements.
- Lewandowski arrives at 37 with a long list of honours and Polish scoring records; as a Designated Player he will be paid outside MLS salary caps and is expected to boost the club’s profile and local fan engagement, especially among Chicago’s large Polish community.