Chicago Fire FC has signed Robert Lewandowski on a two-year deal. The 37-year-old Polish striker joins from Barcelona.

What happened?

Lewandowski ended his four-year stint in La Liga when his contract expired. He was also pursued by AC Milan and the Saudi Pro League.

Why it matters for Chicago Fire FC

His arrival is a huge boost to the team, who are third in the MLS Eastern Conference. Director of football and head coach Gregg Berhalter said: "His arrival reinforces our ambition to compete for trophies."

What comes next?

Chicago Fire FC returns to action after the World Cup break on Friday, 17 July, against Vancouver. Lewandowski spent 12 seasons in Germany's Bundesliga, winning 10 league titles and the 2020 Champions League title with Bayern Munich. | Season | League Titles | | --- | --- | | 2020 | 1 | | 2021 | 1 | | 2022 | 1 | Lewandowski was considered for the 2020 Ballon d'Or but it was not awarded due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He finished second in Ballon d'Or voting in 2021 and won the Best Fifa Men's Player Award in 2020 and 2021. After moving to Barcelona in 2022, he helped them win three La Liga titles and the 2025 Copa del Rey, scoring 120 goals in 193 games. However, injuries limited him to 17 league starts last season. Barcelona has since signed Anthony Gordon from Newcastle on a five-year deal worth over 80m euros. They are also interested in England striker Harry Kane, who is in the final year of his contract with Bayern Munich.