This is how Lewandowski’s signing for Chicago Fire was forged

Robert Lewandowski (38 years old) is already a new player of the Chicago Fire once your contract with the FC Barcelonafrom which he was fired with all honors. How was counting Sports Worldthe top scorer in the history of Poland (89 international goals) was tempted by Saudi Arabia, although he finally opted for the MLS.

The dome of Chicago Fire did everything possible to convince Lewandowskiwith his coach, Gregg Berhalterand its sports director, Gregg Broughtonleading negotiations that began 18 months ago. So much Berhalter as Broughton They worked hard to convince Robert and his family that this was the right step for his career.

A work that intensified when his farewell to the Barçaon May 16, and which included periodic meetings abroad, guided tours of the city (Chicago has one of the largest Polish communities outside of Poland) and even market analysis for the former Blues’ business interests.

Fences to welcome you

Billboards were even erected from O’Hare International Airport to downtown Chicago to welcome the Lewandowski 15 days before the agreement was definitively closed, during a visit by the striker to the city. A strategy that consisted of showing him the reception he would receive and that has concluded with the two-time winner of the Golden Boot wearing the colors of the Chicago Fire. In two weeks, on July 17, his debut is expected at the historic Soldier Field against the Vancouver Whitecaps of his former teammate Thomas Müller.