Barcelona Striker Robert Lewandowski Offered Two-Year Contract by Chicago Fire

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has become the subject of a bold summer approach from Major League Soccer outfit Chicago Fire, who have tabled a two-year deal in hopes of luring the prolific Poland international away from Europe on a free transfer, according to Diario Sport.

The 36-year-old is already on Chicago’s discovery list, a mechanism that grants the club priority rights to negotiate his move stateside and obliges any rival MLS side to pay a fee should they wish to enter the race. That strategic placement has now translated into a formal offer, with the Fire determined to secure Lewandowski’s signature without a transfer fee.

While head coach Gregg Berhalter declined to confirm specifics, he offered glowing praise for the veteran forward. “I won’t comment on the negotiations between Lewandowski and Chicago Fire, but I can say that he is a fantastic player,” Berhalter told reporters. “There is no player who has scored more goals than Robert Lewandowski in the last 15 years in the top five leagues. He does it everywhere he plays. I’m a big fan of his. I’ve been following him for years and I’m sure that if you like football and you like goals, then you have to like Lewandowski.”

Speculation over Lewandowski’s future has intensified after Barcelona boss Hansi Flick recently acknowledged the striker’s desire for increased playing time, though Flick stressed that “now is not the time” for definitive discussions.

With the summer transfer window approaching, Chicago Fire’s proactive bid signals their ambition to land one of world football’s most consistent marksmen and add star power to the Western Conference roster.