Chicago Fire's new signing sets up reunion with one of Lionel Messi's old rivals | OneFootball

The World Cup has reached its most exciting stage, with the Round of 32 delivering one thrilling matchup after another.

At the same time, MLS clubs continue making moves behind the scenes, as several teams have already begun strengthening their squads ahead of the second half of the regular season.

One of those clubs is Chicago Fire, which, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, has secured the signing of a European football legend and the all-time leading scorer for his national team.

Robert Lewandowski signed with the Fire and will face Lionel Messi once again

That's right, Robert Lewandowski will lead the line for the Chicago Fire during the second half of the MLS regular season.

It is a gamble given his age, but one that could pay off in a big way, as the club is adding one of Europe's most lethal strikers of the past decade to its squad.

After four amazing years with FC Barcelona, the Polish legend wanted a new challenge for his career, and the MLS was the perfect choice.

It had become increasingly clear that "Lewa" would not remain at Barcelona and would need to find a new club after the World Cup. It was also no secret that both the Chicago Fire and the player were interested in reaching an agreement.

Over the past few weeks, the former Bayern Munich striker visited the club's facilities and the city as part of the process before making his final decision.

A familiar face to Lionel Messi is now set to return for another matchup when the Fire and Inter Miami face each other.

This season, Lewandowski's new team sits third in the standings, just below the Herons, making the meeting between the GOAT and the Polish striker even more interesting. Realistically, the age is just a number for Lewandowski as he has proven it wrong with the amazing season he put in at Barcelona.