Chicago Fire FC have permanently transferred forward Georgios Koutsias to Swiss Super League side FC Lugano, the club announced Saturday. The 21-year-old Greek youth international originally joined Lugano on loan last December. He's tallied 10 goals and 2 assists in 38 matches across all competitions for Lugano. Koutsias played for Chicago Fire FC from 2023-24, arriving from Greek side PAOK FC on a U22 Initiative deal. With the Fire, he produced 7 goals and 3 assists in 65 matches across all competitions. Chicago director of football and head coach Gregg Berhalter said the club would like to thank Georgios for his contributions to the Fire during his time with the club and are thrilled that he has found a place at FC Lugano. This transfer allows Chicago Fire FC to keep building on a good 2025 to put together a stronger roster for 2026. The move is a significant one for the club, as they look to improve their squad ahead of the new season. Georgios Koutsias will be remembered for his time at Chicago Fire FC, where he made a total of 65 appearances. The club will now focus on strengthening their squad for the upcoming season.