20.02.2020 - 17:36 | Source: Transfermarkt/Sportski žurnal | Reading Time: 1 mins

Done Deal!

Chicago Fire sign Luka Stojanović - Financial details leaked

Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire have signed Luka Stojanović. The 26-year-old midfielder plays for Serbian SuperLiga side FK Cukaricki.

The Fire were on the lookout for more depth in midfield. Earlier this month they failed to sign Rapid Vienna midfielder Dejan Ljubicic. Stojanović, who has a market value of $1.87 million has scored 12 goals and two assists in 25 games across all competitions.

Update Feb. 20. 11am: The Fire appear to be closing in on the transfer. According to a report by Sportski žurnal Čukarički have accepted a $500,000 offer from the Fire. Stojanović is expected to sign a two year contract plus an option for an extra year.

Luka Stojanović is on the verge of signing for Chicago Fire FC!



"Sportski žurnal" report Čukarički have accepted a $500k offer for their top scorer (12 goals).



The attacking midfielder will sign a deal on 2+1 years with Fire FC. Only details left for it to happen. #cf97 #MLS pic.twitter.com/FdZrKScaJ4 — Nebojša Marković (@MarkovicNeb) February 20, 2020

Update Feb. 20. 5pm: Chicago have confirmed the deal on Thursday afternoon. “Luka is a highly intelligent player with experience from competitive leagues in Europe,” said Chicago Fire FC head coach Raphael Wicky in a club statement. “In addition, he is a very versatile player who can create and score goals for the team. We are very excited to have Luka on our roster going into the 2020 season.”

We ain't done yet pic.twitter.com/V3rrDmJyeB — Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) February 20, 2020

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