Robert Lewandowski agrees Chicago Fire transfer as ex-Barcelona striker prepares to join Lionel Messi in MLS
Robert Lewandowski agrees to join Chicago Fire FC in MLS
📍 How it ended
Robert Lewandowski agreed to a transfer to the Chicago Fire, moving from FC Barcelona to the MLS. Reports indicated that the club was finalizing the deal to sign the Polish striker.
Epilogue added 127d ago, after coverage quieted.
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- Primary Driver: Robert Lewandowski agrees to join Chicago Fire FC in MLS
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Robert Lewandowski has agreed to a transfer to Chicago Fire FC. Coverage from multiple outlets, including Yahoo Sports, WGN-TV, NBC 5 Chicago, ESPN, and Goal.com, confirms the deal.
Details about the transfer, including terms and timeline, are not specified in the coverage.
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MLS
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