Lewandowski Agrees To Join Chicago Fire In MLS

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June 29, 2026

Robert Lewandowski is heading to MLS. The Chicago Fire agreed to a two-year deal with Robert Lewandowski, ESPN reported. The Poland captain joins as a free agent at age 37. The move lands one of soccer’s great scorers in Chicago.

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Robert Lewandowski left Barcelona after the 2025-26 season ended. The deal runs two years, with a club option for a third. Robert Lewandowski chose Chicago over AC Milan and the Saudi Pro League. Robert Lewandowski visited the club and the city two weeks ago. The Chicago Fire pushed hard to close the deal this summer. Barcelona let Robert Lewandowski leave on a free transfer.

Robert Lewandowski scored 14 La Liga goals in 31 matches in 2025-26. Robert Lewandowski added 16 goals across all competitions for Barcelona. Reports place the Lewandowski deal near 10 million to 15 million euros net per year. The salary ranks among the richest contracts in MLS history. Robert Lewandowski arrives at age 37 with elite finishing numbers. Robert Lewandowski starred in Poland, Germany, and Spain before this MLS move.

Robert Lewandowski won the 2020 Champions League with Bayern Munich. Robert Lewandowski also starred for Borussia Dortmund before that Bayern Munich run. Robert Lewandowski now follows Lionel Messi, who joined Inter Miami in 2023. Lionel Messi reshaped MLS attention after that 2023 move. The Chicago Fire want the same lift from Robert Lewandowski. Robert Lewandowski also won multiple Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich.

The Robert Lewandowski signing lifts the Chicago Fire profile and ticket demand. The Chicago Fire add a proven scorer to their attack. MLS gains another global name before the 2026 World Cup final. The league keeps importing stars after the Lionel Messi effect. The Robert Lewandowski deal signals Chicago’s push toward contention. The Robert Lewandowski arrival reframes expectations for the Chicago Fire season.

The Chicago Fire play home matches at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Chicago Fire returned to Soldier Field in 2020. Robert Lewandowski gives the Chicago Fire a designated player centerpiece. A scorer of this rank reshapes how defenses set up against Chicago. The Chicago Fire now own a marquee name for ticket and sponsor sales.

The Chicago Fire target a Robert Lewandowski debut on July 16 against Vancouver. That match marks the MLS return after the World Cup break. Watch whether Robert Lewandowski signs the formal contract early next week. The Chicago Fire still must clear immigration paperwork first. A summer debut would give Chicago Fire fans an immediate marquee draw.