Robert Lewandowski, one of the most prolific strikers of his generation, is actively considering a move to Major League Soccer. The Chicago Fire have put a two- to three-year deal on the table, and the 37-year-old Polish international is taking his time to decide.
Lewandowski became a free agent after his contract with Barcelona expired in June 2026. He visited Chicago on June 12-13, touring the Fire’s newly established training facility and evaluating the club’s broader project alongside his longtime agent, Pini Zahavi.
What’s on the table
Negotiations between the Fire and Lewandowski’s camp are described as serious but not finalized. The structure being discussed involves either a two- or three-year commitment, with salary estimates ranging from $15 million to $20 million per season including bonuses.
As of June 15, no formal agreement has been reached with any club. He’s still weighing offers from European sides, which means Chicago is competing on two fronts: against rival MLS interest and against the pull of staying in top-flight European football for another season or two.
