Robert Lewandowski Joins Chicago Fire After Barcelona Exit

‌His wife Anna admitted the family feels anxious about relocating to Chicago.

In the latest transfer move of the summer, Robert Lewandowski has ended his successful spell at Barcelona and joined Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire as a free agent. The Polish striker has signed a contract that will keep him with the American club until the end of the 2027 to 2028 season. Chicago Fire described the signing as one of the biggest moments in the club's history. 

Lewandowski leaves Barcelona after 4 impressive seasons in Spain. During that period, he played 193 matches and scored 120 goals across all competitions. His time with the Catalan club was filled with success as he helped Barcelona win 3 La Liga titles, 1 Copa del Rey, and 3 Spanish Super Cups. While the move is significant on the field, it has also brought emotional challenges for his family. His wife, Anna Lewandowska, admitted that leaving Barcelona has been difficult because the city had become a place where the family felt settled and secure. 

She shared that relocating to Chicago has filled her with uncertainty and fear, adding that adapting to a new country while raising their 2 daughters will not be easy. Despite these concerns, Lewandowski has assured his family that they will face the new chapter together. His arrival is also expected to raise the profile of MLS as another world class football star begins a new phase of his career in the United States.