He won further championships in England, Spain and Germany with Chelsea, Madrid and Bayern respectively, in the process becoming one of the world's best wide players.
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Robben made his professional debut with Groningen in 2000 and spent two seasons there before joining PSV, where he won a league title in the 2002-03 season. While the Groningen return perhaps was not the fairy tale ending he had hoped for, Robben's career was a glorious one.
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His presence and influence on and off the field was invaluable." "That is unprecedented for a player with his track record. It shows the incredible commitment to FC Groningen and his love of the club. "What that decision has meant for the club is unique. "We are especially grateful to Arjen that he took the step last year to make his comeback at FC Groningen. Groningen technical director Mark-Jan Fledderus was keen to stress that the club's wish was for Robben to carry on for another season, but his decision has been met with respect and understanding.įledderus said: "It was common knowledge that we really wanted Arjen to stick with it for another year, but we also said that we appreciate and respect every decision made by him.
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"I wish everyone a great football season in full stadiums, but above all good health." "I would like to thank all football supporters and enthusiasts for all the warm support and sweet messages I have received over the past year. That is why from today I am no longer a player, but a supporter of our football club. "But the decision to quit is fair and realistic. The football heart wanted to move on, especially with that ultimate goal of a full Euroborg in prospect. "That was very difficult, because the mind and the emotion were in direct opposition. After the last game I said I would take the time to make an informed decision about the future. "Looking back on the past season, I have to come to the honest conclusion that the number of match minutes was disappointing. I embarked on this adventure with great energy and enthusiasm. He said: "A year ago I announced my comeback as an FC Groningen player.
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Now it is official that Robben has hung up his boots, with another U-turn somewhat more unlikely this time at the age of 37.
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However, injuries and fitness issues restricted Robben to just six league outings and he hinted at the end of the season that he may not return. It was to be his first season in the Eredivisie since 2003-04, which was the last of his two campaigns with PSV prior to joining Chelsea. Arjen Robben has decided to bring his playing career to an end just a year after announcing his return with boyhood club Groningen.įormer Bayern Munich and Netherlands great Robben initially called it quits in 2019 following a decade in Bavaria, having seen the final few years of his time in the Bundesliga partially interrupted by fitness problems.Īfter a season away he announced in June 2020 that he was to return to football with Groningen, the club at which he started his career, in an attempt to help them out amid the coronavirus pandemic.