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Robert Lewandowski’s Chicago Fire salary is second only to Lionel Messi’s in MLS, says agent Pini Zahavi

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Robert Lewandowski's agent Pini Zahavi has revealed that the new CHicago Fire star holds the second best salary in the entire MLS, only surpassed by Lionel Messi. Robert Lewandowski delivered one of the biggest splash moves of Major League Soccer ‘s 2026 summer transfer window by putting pen to paper with the Chicago Fire . Now established as one of the marquee figures in the league, Lewandowski’s agent, Pini Zahavi, confirmed that the Polish goal-scorer commands the second-highest salary in MLS, trailing only Lionel Messi . With his contract at FC Barcelona expiring after four years, Zahavi admitted in an interview with Diario AS that Barca president Joan Laporta wanted to keep the forward, but sporting director Deco and head coach Hansi Flick opted to move in a different direction . Despite interest from Serie A clubs and FC Porto, the Chicago Fire ultimately won the race to secure the legendary striker’s signature. When asked about the decision to head to North America, Zahavi laude

First report: ‘Joan Laporta wanted Robert Lewandowski to stay’ – Pini Zahavi opens up on striker’s Barcelona exit — sports.yahoo.com, 15d