Renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that former Barcelona ace Robert Lewandowski is set to complete a transfer to MLS outfit Chicago Fire.
The veteran striker will continue his career in the USA after reaching the end of his contract with the reigning La Liga champions this summer. He has decided to join the club after paying a visit to the city a fornight ago.
Fabrizio Romano Confirms Robert Lewandowski’s Shock Move to Chicago Fire
Chatter surrounding Robert Lewandowski's future has dominated the news in the last few months, as the 37-year-old was nearing the end of his deal with Barcelona.
Following a few weeks of silence, Fabrizio Romano has now broken the news of Lewandowski reaching an agreement with MLS club Chicago Fire over a transfer.
According to the journalist, talks have gone on behind the scenes, and they ultimately resulted in the striker taking a trip to Chicago to see the club's facilities and the city for himself.
Lewandowski will now sign his contract with his new club in the next week, officially bringing to an end his spell in European football.
End of an Era: Why Lewandowski is Swapping Barcelona for the MLS
Robert Lewandowski has made a name for himself as one of Europe's deadliest strikers in the past two decades.
The Poland international played for Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich in Germany before completing a move to Spain to join Barcelona aged 33 in 2022.
He defied his age and scored 120 goals in 193 appearances for the Spanish giants, winning three league titles, a Copa del Rey, and the Pichichi award for the league's top scorer once.
Lewandowski jointly holds the record for most top scorer awards in Europe's top five leagues with eight, and he sits only behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for goals scored in the UEFA Champions League.
Now 37, Lewandowski was offered a part-time role at Barca but turned it down as he feels that he still has something to offer.
He will be a central figure for Chicago Fire and not just an option off the bench, like he was for much of his final season in Spain.
Lewandowski had the option of moving to the Middle East but a move to the MLS appealed more to him.
How Lewandowski Changes Chicago Fire's Ambitions
Chicago Fire have completed a major coup by securing a deal for Robert Lewandowski, whose legacy remains unblemished as one of the best strikers of his generation.
The transfer signals the wish of the club to compete with the best teams in the MLS, as they currently occupy third spot in the Eastern Conference standings.
Chicago Fire were eliminated from the second round of the MLS Playoffs in 2025 by Philadelphia Union, and will look to make a deep run with the Poland international on their books.
For the league, the capture of Lewandowski is another major addition after Casemiro and Antoine Griezmann this summer. The two-time FIFA Men's Player of the Year will surely bring more eyes to the league and increase its competitiveness.
