Chicago Fire FC are eyeing Leon Goretzka, a departing Bayern Munich star. Goretzka will leave Bayern Munich at the end of his contract this summer.

What happened?

Talks between Goretzka and AC Milan have been put on hold following a change in management at the Italian club.

Why it matters for Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire have shown interest in the central midfielder, although no concrete talks have taken place so far. Goretzka is already familiar with the club’s training facilities, having prepared for the World Cup there with the German national team.

What comes next?

Former Bayern Munich teammate Robert Lewandowski has also been linked with a move to Chicago Fire. The MLS club previously had retired German internationals Bastian Schweinsteiger and Arne Friedrich on their books. | Player | Current Club | | --- | --- | | Leon Goretzka | Bayern Munich | | Robert Lewandowski | Barcelona | And Chicago Fire FC are looking to strengthen their squad with a potential signing of Goretzka. But the transfer is still uncertain, with no official announcement from the club. So the fans will have to wait and see if Goretzka will join Chicago Fire FC.