Robert Lewandowski has chosen Chicago Fire as his next club after leaving Barcelona at the end of the 2025/26 season.
The 37-year-old striker travelled to Chicago last week to meet club executives and see the project in person.
What happened?
Lewandowski confirmed in May that he would leave Barcelona, closing a four-year spell in which he helped the club win three La Liga titles.
He has turned down major offers from Saudi Arabia, including Al Ittihad and Al Hilal, to continue his career in the United States.
The deal on the table would run for two seasons, with an option for a third.
Why it matters for Robert Lewandowski
Lewandowski departs Barcelona as a legend, having delivered goals, authority and belief at a difficult time.
The Polish striker has earned the right to choose a project that gives him status, comfort and a clear role.
Chicago can offer him all three, especially with the city’s strong Polish community, with over 700,000 residents of Polish ancestry in the metropolitan area.
What comes next?
The MLS move also protects the emotional side of the farewell, as Lewandowski is not joining a direct European rival.
He is moving into a new football environment, likely as a franchise figure and perhaps later as an ambassador.
For Chicago Fire, this is a major coup, and hopefully the Polish striker can continue doing what he does best in America.
Lewandowski could be officially presented next week, according to SPORT.
The former Barça striker has chosen the MLS side after a successful spell in Catalonia.