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Chicago Fire hold talks with Lewandowski over summer transfer
Dec 18 2025 07:16 · By onefootball.com · 61 Reads
Chicago Fire are exploring a potential deal to sign Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski on a free transfer next summer.
As reported by Mundo Deportivo , the MLS club’s sporting director, Gregg Berhalter, met with the Polish international and his agent, Pini Zahavi, last Sunday in a hotel in Barcelona to discuss a potential move.
While the 37-year-old has been moved by the offer, he is not in a hurry to make a firm decision on his future.
Lewandowski’s future has been the subject of constant speculation, with his contract at Barca expiring at the end of the season.
His form and fitness levels have experienced a notable dip this season, leading to reports that Barca want to part ways with him and recruit his long-term successor in the summer transfer window.
Barca want to take stock of his situation in the coming months before deciding whether or not to renew his contract.
As for Lewandowski, he hasn’t given up hope on his continuity at Camp Nou. He is willing to take a significant pay cut and settle for a secondary role in a bid to prolong his contract for another season.
Suitors from the Saudi Pro League, MLS, and Premier League, and even AC Milan, are monitoring the former Bayern Munich star’s situation.
But the striker feels that he can compete at an elite level.
Losing a striker of his quality could be a huge loss for Barca , but his wages remain a sticking point.
However, the Catalan giants could be presented with an alternative to keep Lewandowski without hurting their financial conditions.
La Liga are said to be planning to introduce a wild-cald contract renewal for clubs, allowing the Spanish teams to extend a player’s contract without FFP limitations.
Lewandowski’s form between now and the end of the season will be a key factor in deciding his future at Barca .
Ferran Torres has apparently eclipsed him in the pecking order, bagging 13 goals in all competitions.
Meanwhile, despite not being at his best, Lewandowski has netted eight goals in 12 La Liga games, but he has been futile in the Champions League.
Barca are also monitoring Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez as a top striker for next summer.