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Paunovic: Nikolic brings class and "highest expectations" to Chicago Fire

With the signing of Hungarian international forward and Designated Player Nemanja Nikolic now official, Chicago Fire head coach Veljko Paunovic has secured the man he was after to lead his club's line in 2017.

The former Legia Warsaw man -- who delivered 41 league goals in 56 appearances over two seasons -- will arrive in Chicago from the Polish capital as someone whose skills Paunovic has been familiar with for quite some time.

“We know Nikolic from a long time ago," Paunovic said, "because he started his early career in Serbia and then he moved to Hungary.