Jonathan Bamba has joined the Chicago Fire in MLS. The Illinois club, which had initially shown interest in Neymar, decided to sign the former ASSE player instead. The transfer fee is reported to be between 3 and 4 million euros. The Chicago Fire FC announced that Bamba has been acquired as a designated player through a transfer from Celta de Vigo, a top-tier Spanish club. Bamba is set to occupy an international spot on the Fire's roster, pending approval of his P-1 visa and international transfer certificate. His contract is set to run until the 2027 MLS season, with an option for the club to extend it to 2028.

AS reports on Jonathan Bamba's potential transfer to Chicago Fire in the winter market. Jonathan Bamba has reached a preliminary agreement with Chicago Fire for an immediate departure in this winter market. Negotiations between the clubs are progressing well, although Celta Vigo states that the agreement is not imminent. His departure will prompt Celta Vigo to look for a replacement in the market.

Jonathan Bamba, pushed towards the exit by his leaders at Celta, is set to leave the club this winter transfer window. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Ivorian winger is preparing to join Chicago Fire. The former Lille player is expected to arrive in the United States in the coming days to sign his new contract. The transfer fee has not been disclosed.