CHICAGO (Jan. 25, 2020) – Chicago Fire FC announced today that the Club has acquired 20-year-old Venezuelan defender Miguel Ángel Navarro via transfer from Deportivo La Guaira. Navarro will be added to the Fire’s roster pending a medical and receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P1 Visa. He is under contract with the Fire through the 2022 season with Club options for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
“Miguel is a promising, young left back with experience at the international level,” said Chicago Fire FC Head Coach Raphael Wicky. “He can contribute on both ends of the field and has the potential to develop into a very solid player in this league.