MLS: Five superstars we could see in 2019

MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 2: Arjen Robben of Bayern Munchen celebrates 1-0 during the UEFA Champions League match between Bayern Munchen v Ajax at the Allianz Arena on October 2, 2018 in Munich Germany (Photo by Erwin Spek/Soccrates/Getty Images)
MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 2: Arjen Robben of Bayern Munchen celebrates 1-0 during the UEFA Champions League match between Bayern Munchen v Ajax at the Allianz Arena on October 2, 2018 in Munich Germany (Photo by Erwin Spek/Soccrates/Getty Images) /
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MUNICH, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 27: Arjen Robben of FC Bayern Muenchen celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Group E match of the UEFA Champions League between FC Bayern Muenchen and SL Benfica at Allianz Arena on November 27, 2018 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images)
MUNICH, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 27: Arjen Robben of FC Bayern Muenchen celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Group E match of the UEFA Champions League between FC Bayern Muenchen and SL Benfica at Allianz Arena on November 27, 2018 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images) /

1. Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich)

At 34-years-old, forward Arjen Robben might not be the most appealing offseason target for MLS teams. With clubs looking to sign long-term talent, it is unknown how many more seasons the dutch international will be looking to play once his contract expires this summer.

Even though he is past his prime, Robben has still played significant minutes for Bayern Munich this season. So far this year, he has scored three goals in nine games with the German club in the Bundesliga. Occasionally, he shows glimpses of the world-class skill that made him such a dangerous player in his prime.

It is worth noting that back in May, Robben told ESPN that he would consider a potential move to either China, Qatar or the MLS. Wherever he decides to go, he will likely be asking for a huge contract.

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While the dutch forward can’t offer much to a team looking to build for long-term success, he could be worth the risk for a team looking to make an immediate championship run.