5 legends the fans would love to see continue playing in Europe next season

When it comes to football, Europe has always been the Mecca. The continent boasts the most competitive and attractive leagues in the world, providing a stage for the most talented athletes to showcase their prowess. Sadly, these players can’t go on forever, as time eventually catches up with everyone. Before that happens, however, Europe’s legends often look to Major League Soccer or some lesser known league for their last big payday. Players like David Beckham, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Didier Drogba and Kaka have all made such moves, and with another generation of footballers being phased out, the MLS is sure to capture another big name soon. The possibility of retirement also looms, but players are more likely to test the waters in a less competitive league before hanging up their boots.Things are different for fans sometimes, though. They would love for their favourite players to continue on in Europe till the wheels fall off. Here are five legends they would hate to see leave. 

#5 Miroslav Klose

The Lazio striker has been solid in front of goal throughout his club career, but it is his exploits with the German national team that really stand out. Klose, now 37 years old, is the top goalscorer in the history of the FIFA World Cup with 16 goals, having broken the record previously held by Brazil’s Ronaldo in last year’s tournament. 

He is also Germany’s all-time top scorer, netting 71 goals for the World Cup winners before retiring from international football last August. 

Klose is believed to be considering a move to the MLS before his contract – which runs until June 2016 – is up, using the winter transfer window to make his exit. While moving to the United States would probably be good for the ageing forward, he may still have something more to offer on the European stage.

The German no longer has that youthful spring in his step, but he remains a legend in the game.