TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing

Chicago Fire FC have permanently acquired Portuguese midfielder André Franco from Portuguese powerhouse FC Porto, the club announced Friday.

The 27-year-old made six appearances (five starts) for Chicago in 2025 after arriving on loan in August. He contributed four assists before suffering a torn ACL in early October.

Franco's new contract will run through mid-2028, with a club option for the remainder of 2028.

“We are thrilled to have André as part of the Chicago Fire on a permanent basis. His experience, character, and quality have already made a real impact on our team,” said director of football and head coach Gregg Berhalter.

“We look forward to supporting him throughout his recovery and seeing him return stronger than ever.”

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