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Robert Lewandowski Transfer from FC Barcelona to Chicago Fire
According to Sky Sport Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Robert Lewandowski is unlikely to return to Barcelona and has options in MLS that were described as very concrete. A move could happen as soon as this winter, or in the summer transfer window after his contract with the defending Spanish champions expires. Chicago Fire have been linked to Lewandowski and have him on their Discovery List, making the city the most likely destination for the attacker.
The Chicago Fire are very likely to be among the clubs looking to sign Robert Lewandowski this summer, as they hold his Discovery Rights, which gives them the option of first refusal. The Fire have been trying to sign a high-profile player for some time, and talks with Neymar after his exit from Al-Hilal were unsuccessful. Currently, the club would have to make roster moves to sign Lewandowski, who would very likely be a Designated Player. They already have two Designated Players and four U22 Initiative players, meaning one player would have to be shifted or have his registration status changed. However, this is not anticipated to be a problem as the summer is still months away.
According to Transfermarkt, Robert Lewandowski could remain at Barcelona next season. The Polish international's contract with the Spanish club expires this summer, but talks about a potential extension are planned. Lewandowski has been linked with a move to the MLS, with Chicago Fire being the leading club.
According to Bild, Robert Lewandowski spoke with officials of MLS club Chicago Fire before Christmas. Lewandowski's contract expires this summer.
BILD, a German press outlet, reports that Fenerbahçe is competing with MLS club Chicago Fire and Saudi Arabian clubs for the transfer of Robert Lewandowski.
A meeting between Lewandowski, his agent Zahavi, and Gregg Berhalter of Chicago Fire confirms that the future of the striker is still open. Chicago Fire's offer cannot compete with what Lewandowski is being offered from Saudi Arabia.
Mundo Deportivo reported that two weeks ago, Robert Lewandowski and his agent Pini Zahavi met in Barcelona with Gregg Berhalter, the sporting director of Chicago Fire. The economic offer from Chicago Fire is much less than the offer from the Middle East.
The interest of the MLS in Robert Lewandowski has become a real option and is more than simple contact, according to information from the BBC that was expanded on by Mundo Deportivo. Chicago Fire is leading the interest, where his signing is viewed as a significant media and sporting achievement. Information from Barcelona revealed that Chicago Fire's sporting director Gregg Berhalter traveled personally to Barcelona to meet with Lewandowski and his agent, Pini Zahavi, in a downtown hotel. The objective was to explore the possibility of his signing for when his contract with FC Barcelona concludes. The proposal includes a multimillion-dollar contract and a plan similar to one MLS designed for figures such as Messi. This plan features additional income from commercial agreements, media exposure, and a central role both on and off the field.
The Spanish press states that Robert Lewandowski is the subject of strong interest from Chicago Fire, a Major League Soccer franchise. BBC reports that the North American team recently approached Lewandowski to present their project. Lewandowski is reportedly rather enthusiastic, particularly because Chicago has the largest Polish community in the United States. Following initial positive exchanges, Lewandowski has been placed on the 'discovery list'. This placement means that no other MLS team can approach him without paying a fee.
While 37-year-old Polish international Robert Lewandowski is being considered by Fenerbahçe, Chicago Fire are engaged in positive discussions with the Barcelona forward regarding a transfer to Major League Soccer. Lewandowski is receptive to this transfer, and his salary is not expected to be a problem. He has other options, including staying at Barcelona or moving to the Saudi Pro League, but a transfer to MLS is regarded as a significant possibility. The striker's contract with Barcelona is valid until June 2026, and his current market value is €9.00m, according to Transfermarkt. In the current LaLiga season, he has 2 goals and 1 assist in 8 appearances, and he has scored 88 goals in 163 caps for Poland.
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