Robert Lewandowski agrees Chicago Fire move | OneFootball

Robert Lewandowski has agreed a deal to join Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire following the expiry of his Barcelona contract.

The Poland captain is set to sign a two-year contract and will become one of the highest-paid players in Major League Soccer (MLS).

The 37-year-old is expected to complete the move later this summer after choosing Chicago over several other options.

Lewandowski recently visited the city as he weighed up his future before deciding to continue his career in the United States.

He is one of the biggest signings in Chicago’s history. Club officials believe the veteran striker can transform the side both on and off the pitch.

Chicago are preparing to move into their new home, McDonald’s Park, in 2028. They view Lewandowski as a marquee figure capable of boosting attendances and raising the club’s profile.

The city’s large Polish community is also expected to provide a strong connection with one of the greatest players in the country’s football history.

Lewandowski leaves European football after a glittering career spanning more than 15 years at the highest level.

After beginning his professional journey in his homeland, he established himself as one of Europe’s most feared goalscorers during spells with Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

He collected 10 Bundesliga titles in Germany before adding three La Liga crowns with Barcelona.

His trophy haul also includes the 2020 Champions League with Bayern, while he finished among the world’s elite forwards throughout his career.

Chicago hope Lewandowski’s experience and goals can help propel the club into MLS Cup contention.

The plan is for him to partner league-leading striker Hugo Cuypers in what could become one of the most dangerous attacking partnerships in the league.

Fire are also continuing discussions over a move for former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka.

Club officials hope that the opportunity to reunite with his former team-mate could strengthen their chances of convincing Goretzka to switch to MLS.

The necessary immigration paperwork is expected to be completed as quickly as possible, allowing Lewandowski to make his debut shortly after the league resumes following the World Cup.

His signing also continues MLS’s recent trend of attracting some of the biggest players in world football.

With Lionel Messi, Heung-min Son, Thomas Muller and several other established stars already in the league, Lewandowski’s arrival represents another statement of intent.