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Nemanja Nikolic arrives in Chicago to warm welcome from Fire faithful

As his MLS adventure became a reality, new Chicago Fire DP striker Nemanja Nikolic stepped off his trans-Atlantic flight to a tremendous welcome from Fire supporters Friday at O'Hare Airport.

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After closing his impressive tenure with Legia Warsaw last month, Nikolic has spent recent weeks on holiday with his family and gearing up for his move to Chicago, where the Fire are due to report for preseason camp on Monday. Nikolic set off early Friday from Warsaw, prepared to take on his new challenge:

As he stepped through Terminal 5 at O'Hare, he was greeted by a vocal throng of Fire faithful who dedicated their Friday nights to giving Niko a proper welcome:

— Chicago Fire (@ChicagoFire) January 21, 2017

Thanks to ALL our fans who came to the airport to welcome our newcomer Nemanja Nikolic.