Gastón Giménez’ Leaves Chicago Fire After Contract Is Terminated
Written by Patrick Echatah
Gastón Giménez’s contract with Chicago Fire FC has been mutually terminated, the Chicago-based club announced Tuesday.
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As the 2025 season draws near, the deal gives Chicago a second spot as a Designated Player. Hugo Cuypers, a striker for Chicago, is the team’s last DP.
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The Paraguayan joined from Gent, a top-tier Belgian team, this winter for a club-record $12 million plus a further $2 million in add-ons.
“We thank Gastón for his contributions to the Fire and wish him and his family well for the future,” said director of football and head coach Gregg Berhalter.
“This move was made to allow Gastón to pursue a new challenge while providing the club with greater roster flexibility as we look to strengthen the squad for the 2025 season.”
Giménez, 33, left Velez Sarsfield of the Argentine first division to join Chicago in February 2020. In 134 games across all competitions, the Paraguayan international has four goals and eleven assists.
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Gimenez is now expected to sign with Cerro Porteño of Paraguay.
Chicago Fire missed the MLS Cup Playoffs for the seventh consecutive year after finishing last in the Eastern Conference (15th place; 30 points).
Berhalter was hired as a result, and he joined Chicago Fire following two stints as head coach of the US men’s national team. The Columbus Crew will launch the Fire’s 2025 campaign on February 22.
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