Transfer bombshell! Chicago Fire has submitted a formal offer to Robert Lewandowski β and it's a serious one.
Fire's sporting director Gregg Berhalter met personally with Lewandowski and his agent Pini Zahavi at a hotel in Barcelona. Agent Zahavi also held a key meeting in London with club owner Joe Mansueto.
π OFFER DETAILS
β’ 2-year contract
β’ Lucrative financial terms
β’ Role as franchise leader and face of the club
β½ BARCELONA SITUATION
β’ Lewandowski's contract expires June 30, 2026
β’ Barcelona have decided against extending his contract
β’ 2025/26 season: 10 goals, 1 assist in 17 La Liga matches
β’ Entered TOP 15 all-time Barcelona scorers (77 La Liga goals)
ποΈ WHY CHICAGO?
Chicago is home to the largest Polish community in the United States! The club has a history of Polish players β Piotr Nowak, Jerzy Podbrozny, PrzemysΕaw Frankowski. The Fire is banking on the cultural connection with Polonia.
π OTHER INTERESTED CLUBS
β’ AC Milan
β’ Atletico Madrid
β’ Saudi Pro League clubs
Gregg Berhalter said: 'No player has scored more goals than Lewandowski over the last 15 years in the top five leagues. If you love football and goals, you can only love Lewandowski.'
Lewandowski has set April 2026 as his deadline to decide on his future.
π₯ For Polonia in SoCal this is exciting news β while Chicago is far, Lewandowski in MLS would mean away games in... Los Angeles!
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