Chicago Fire Coach: We Want to Sign Lewandowski
Greg Berhalter, the coach of the American club Chicago Fire, announced his club's desire to sign Polish striker Robert Lewandowski after his stint with Barcelona ends, confirming that communications between the two parties have been ongoing for some time.
Berhalter explained during a press conference that the club has spoken with Lewandowski and his entourage, noting that a player of his caliber certainly has several other offers. However, he emphasized that Chicago Fire is strongly pursuing to finalize the deal in the upcoming period.
The American coach added that the club sees Lewandowski as an ideal signing for the team and the city of Chicago, especially given the large Polish community there. He emphasized that the veteran striker will provide the team with offensive strength and significant experience on the field.
In a related context, press reports revealed that Manchester United is also interested in signing Lewandowski, alongside three Saudi clubs monitoring the player's situation in preparation for entering the race to sign him during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Berhalter explained during a press conference that the club has spoken with Lewandowski and his entourage, noting that a player of his caliber certainly has several other offers. However, he emphasized that Chicago Fire is strongly pursuing to finalize the deal in the upcoming period.
The American coach added that the club sees Lewandowski as an ideal signing for the team and the city of Chicago, especially given the large Polish community there. He emphasized that the veteran striker will provide the team with offensive strength and significant experience on the field.
In a related context, press reports revealed that Manchester United is also interested in signing Lewandowski, alongside three Saudi clubs monitoring the player's situation in preparation for entering the race to sign him during the upcoming summer transfer window.