Lewandowski to join Chicago Fire, MLS club confirms

Polish soccer star Robert Lewandowski has agreed to join the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer, marking a major international signing for the club. The veteran striker, whose contract with FC Barcelona expired after the recently concluded European season, is expected to sign a multi-year deal with the Fire in the coming days.

The move follows a visit by Lewandowski and his agent to Chicago earlier this month for discussions with club officials. Chicago Fire head coach and director of football Gregg Berhalter confirmed the meeting and expressed his belief that the player could become a star in the United States. Berhalter stated the club presented its project to Lewandowski, discussing his potential role and how he could help the team compete for a championship.

Lewandowski, 37, leaves Europe after a decorated career that included eight consecutive Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich and multiple La Liga championships with Barcelona. In his most recent season, he scored 14 goals in 31 appearances for the Spanish champions. His career total stands at 427 goals in 576 domestic league matches.

The signing represents a significant coup for the Fire and for MLS, continuing a trend...