Turdean expressed his eagerness to develop both as a player and a person with the Fire, showcasing his commitment to hard work and improvement.

The contract, which runs through the 2028 season with options to extend through 2030, was officially announced on January 22, 2025.

Lewis praised Turdean's passion for soccer and his rare ability to understand game dynamics, which he noted is not easily taught.

Gary Lewis, the Fire academy's technical director, emphasized the importance of providing a supportive environment for Turdean, which includes access to education and mental-performance specialists.

Head coach Gregg Berhalter plans to connect Turdean with experienced players to help him transition to higher levels of competition, similar to the support he provided for Christian Pulisic.

On January 8, 2025, the Chicago Fire signed 15-year-old Robert Turdean to a Homegrown contract, marking it as the second-largest deal for a Homegrown player in MLS history.

At just 15 years and eight days old, Turdean is now the 10th-youngest field player acquisition in MLS history and the second-youngest signing for the Chicago Fire, following Gabriel 'Gaga' Slonina.

Hailing from Niles, Illinois, Turdean holds a Romanian passport and has attracted interest from top European clubs due to his impressive spatial awareness and ball-handling skills.

Berhalter expressed satisfaction with the signing, highlighting Turdean's impressive growth in the Academy and his decision to stay with the Fire despite interest from European teams.

As part of his development, Turdean is expected to play with the Fire II developmental team this season.

In the 2024-25 MLS NEXT season, Turdean has already made an impact by scoring 11 goals and providing three assists at the U-16 and U-18 levels.

Turdean has represented the U.S. U15 national team three times and led the Fire Academy's U-15 team to a national championship in 2024.