André Franco fast-tracks injury recovery and returns to Chicago | OneFootball

André Franco is about to return to the Chicago Fire in the United States after completing his recovery from a serious injury. The 28-year-old midfielder suffered a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee on September 30 and underwent surgery.

The former FC Porto player completed the entire recovery process in Portugal, in constant coordination with the medical department of the North American club.

Developed at Sporting and Belenenses, the attacking midfielder made his name at Estoril, where he played between 2018 and 2022, a spell that earned him the “jump” to FC Porto. In 2025, during his loan spell with the Chicago Fire, André Franco recorded four assists in six matches.

Even after the serious injury, the Portuguese footballer signed a permanent contract with the North American club, valid until December 2028.

After 16 rounds of the MLS regular season, the Chicago Fire are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, 13 points behind leaders Nashville.

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