Lewandowski stuns everyone.. Chicago Fire is his new destination after Barcelona
After weeks of speculation linking him to Saudi Arabia and MLS, Robert Lewandowski has officially chosen Chicago Fire as his next destination.
The long-running speculation is over: Robert Lewandowski has officially joined Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer, ending his time at FC Barcelona after his contract expired. The Polish striker, 37, has signed a two-year deal with an option for a third season.
A landmark signing for MLS
Lewandowski arrives at Chicago Fire as a Designated Player, allowing the club to exceed the standard salary cap to land one of football's all-time great strikers. The deal is expected to be among the richest in MLS history.
Saudi Arabia interest set aside
Clubs from the Saudi Pro League had submitted substantial offers, but Lewandowski opted for a new challenge in America rather than following the path of some of his former colleagues to the Middle East. The decision reflects his desire to experience a completely different football culture at the final stage of his career.
700+ career goals
Poland's all-time leading scorer, Lewandowski has surpassed 700 goals for club and country across a career that took him through Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich — where he claimed the Champions League in 2020 — and Barcelona. He now heads to Chicago to write the final chapter of a remarkable story.
