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TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS:<\/strong> Signing<\/em><\/p>\n Chicago Fire FC<\/a> have acquired winger Philip Zinckernagel from Belgian top-flight side Club Brugge, the club announced Monday.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The 30-year-old Denmark native has signed a four-year deal through 2028.<\/p>\n “We wanted to bring in a high-impact player for one of our TAM positions, and Philip fits that profile perfectly,” said director of football and head coach Gregg Berhalter.<\/p>\n “He\u2019s a technical and versatile player who can create chances for himself and his teammates, while also showing a commitment to defending. With experience playing in multiple countries and elite European competitions, Philip will bring a winning mentality and leadership to our squad for the upcoming season and beyond.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Zinckernagel joins Chicago with 83g\/80a in 403 professional appearances since debuting in 2013 with Danish side HB K\u00f6ge. He’s won two league titles with Norwegian side Bod\u00f8\/Glimt and was named the 2020 Eliteserien Player of the Year.<\/p>\n The well-traveled attacker has also featured for English sides Watford and Nottingham Forest, as well as Belgium’s Standard Li\u00e8ge and Greece’s Olympiacos.<\/p>\n Zinckernagel arrives with extensive UEFA experience, playing nearly 30 games across the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.<\/p>\n \u201cI’m very excited to join the Chicago Fire and experience a new league,” said Zinckernagel. \u201cThe club’s ambition and vision for the future are very motivating, and I’m eager to help the team achieve its goals.<\/p>\n “I look forward to working with the coaching staff and my new teammates to build something special together.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Taking the (Zinckernage)L to Soldier in 2025 ???? #cf97<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Nl2yfoLesq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) January 6, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n As Chicago’s squad refresh unfolds, Zinckernagel joins striker Hugo Cuypers<\/a>, homegrown Brian Guti\u00e9rrez<\/a> and winger Maren Haile-Selassie<\/a> in the attack. They have two open Designated Player spots and U22 Initiative flexibility.<\/p>\n Chicago’s 2025 campaign, their first under Berhalter, begins on Feb. 22 at the Columbus Crew<\/a> (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass<\/a>). The Fire last made the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in 2017.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nVast experience<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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