Legendary Dutch winger Arjen Robben announced over the weekend that he is coming out of retirement and will play with his boyhood club FC Groningen next season.

In the past few months, it was rumored that Robben, who retired last summer, was considering a comeback with several MLS clubs and Brazilian side Botafogo being interested in his services. However, the 36-year-old ended up choosing the club where he started his career with the intention to help Groningen “in this difficult time.”

“The club can use all help in this difficult time,” said Robben. “I have thought a lot lately about what I can do to help the club.“

Robben spent the majority of his youth career with Groningen and played two seasons with the organization as a pro. He left the club in 2002 to join Dutch powerhouse PSV Eindhoven.

“I am working on my comeback. If it will succeed, I don’t know. But won’t be about my motivation. It is my dream to play in the jersey of FC Groningen again,” he added.

Arjen Robben had an illustrious career as a pro and remains as one of the most decorated Dutch players in history in club competitions. He won close to 30 trophies with PSV, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, while also winning a number of individual achievements.

Robben also has 96 games and 37 goals scored with Netherland’s national team, with whom he was FIFA World Cup runner-up in 2010.

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Former Bayern Munich star winger Arjen Robben announced the end of his illustrious career last summer, but it appears the 36-year-old Dutchman isn’t 100 percent sure this was the right decision. In a recent interview with Sport1, Robben said that he couldn’t rule out a possible comeback in the future.

Robben spent the recent few weeks training with Bayern’s team, which sparked rumors that he might suit up for Bundesliga giant once again.

“I have to disappoint you. My comeback at Bayern is a hundred percent impossible,” said Robben addressing these speculations.

When asked about the possibility of playing for another club, Robben was less decisive and didn’t rule out this scenario.

“You never know. I don’t want to say yes or no now,” he added.

There would definitely be an interest in Arjen Robben’s services, considering that he was viewed as one of the best wingers of his generation. Robben received offers to unretired even before this interview, with Brazilian powerhouse Botafogo openly expressing interest in signing him. The club’s vice president Ricardo Rotenberg even told the media that he had exploratory talks about the move with the player’s representatives.

Over the course of his career, Robben played with Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich among other clubs. He left the biggest mark in Germany, where he won eight Bundesliga titles and one UEFA Champions League trophy.

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Former Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben could make a surprising return to soccer. Brazilian media outlet Globo Esporte recently reported that Campeonato Brasileiro side Botafogo are trying to lure Robben out of retirement.

Robben retired following the end of 2018/19 season after his contract with Bundesliga giants expired. The 36-year-old had several offers on the table to continue playing, including some from MLS but decided to call it quits.

Still, Botafogo’s vice president Ricardo Rotenberg isn’t entirely convinced that Robben had completely lost the passion for soccer. Rotenberg told that the club made an approach to player’s representatives and are feeling positive about the outcome. 

“For me, he was the best player at the 2014 World Cup,” Rotenberg told Globo Esporte. “Robben is my idol, a great player. There is always a risk if you haven’t played football for too long. But I tried, and he answered. He’s happy that Botafogo approached him.”

Arjen Robben retired as one of the most decorated players in Dutch history, having won Spanish La Liga, English Premier League, German Bundesliga, and Dutch Eredivisie. Robben was especially dominant in Germany, where he helped Bayern win eight national championships, including seven consecutive ones.  He also has a UEFA Champions League medal and has won several individual honors.

Robben was also a prominent part of the Netherlands’ national team, helping the country to win silver and bronze medals at FIFA World Cup. He played 96 times for the national side, scoring 37 goals.

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Dutch star winger Arjen Robben is leaving Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich at the end of this season. Robben, who spent 10 years with the team and 18 trophies during that time, announced his decision on Monday during a meet-and-greet with fan groups.

“I can say that this is my last year [at Bayern] and it is good like that,” – Robben told reporters on Monday. “I have taken the decision, personally, that this will be my last year. I think it is the right moment after 10 years. The club moves on and I may move on. It is the end of a very good and long period.“

This, however, doesn’t mean that the 34-year-old will stop playing soccer.

“I may move on. I won’t stop completely yet,” – he added when asked whether this means his retirement from soccer.

According to reports, there are several destinations Arjen Robben is considering at the moment. He might consider a move to Major League Soccer, having stated on several occasions before that he would like to play in the United States. Another option for him is Japan’s J1 League, which already has several European soccer stars like Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres.

During his illustrious career, Arjen Robben won national league titles with PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea, and Real Madrid but his greatest success came with Bayern Munich. Robben arrived at the club in 2009 and went on to play 305 games and score 143 games in all competitions. He won seven Bundesliga titles during that time alongside one Champions League trophy.

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Legendary Dutch winger Arjen Robben announced over the weekend that he is coming out of retirement and will play with his boyhood club FC Groningen next season.

In the past few months, it was rumored that Robben, who retired last summer, was considering a comeback with several MLS clubs and Brazilian side Botafogo being interested in his services. However, the 36-year-old ended up choosing the club where he started his career with the intention to help Groningen “in this difficult time.”

“The club can use all help in this difficult time,” said Robben. “I have thought a lot lately about what I can do to help the club.“

Robben spent the majority of his youth career with Groningen and played two seasons with the organization as a pro. He left the club in 2002 to join Dutch powerhouse PSV Eindhoven.

“I am working on my comeback. If it will succeed, I don’t know. But won’t be about my motivation. It is my dream to play in the jersey of FC Groningen again,” he added.

Arjen Robben had an illustrious career as a pro and remains as one of the most decorated Dutch players in history in club competitions. He won close to 30 trophies with PSV, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, while also winning a number of individual achievements.

Robben also has 96 games and 37 goals scored with Netherland’s national team, with whom he was FIFA World Cup runner-up in 2010.

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Former Bayern Munich star winger Arjen Robben announced the end of his illustrious career last summer, but it appears the 36-year-old Dutchman isn’t 100 percent sure this was the right decision. In a recent interview with Sport1, Robben said that he couldn’t rule out a possible comeback in the future.

Robben spent the recent few weeks training with Bayern’s team, which sparked rumors that he might suit up for Bundesliga giant once again.

“I have to disappoint you. My comeback at Bayern is a hundred percent impossible,” said Robben addressing these speculations.

When asked about the possibility of playing for another club, Robben was less decisive and didn’t rule out this scenario.

“You never know. I don’t want to say yes or no now,” he added.

There would definitely be an interest in Arjen Robben’s services, considering that he was viewed as one of the best wingers of his generation. Robben received offers to unretired even before this interview, with Brazilian powerhouse Botafogo openly expressing interest in signing him. The club’s vice president Ricardo Rotenberg even told the media that he had exploratory talks about the move with the player’s representatives.

Over the course of his career, Robben played with Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich among other clubs. He left the biggest mark in Germany, where he won eight Bundesliga titles and one UEFA Champions League trophy.

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Former Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben could make a surprising return to soccer. Brazilian media outlet Globo Esporte recently reported that Campeonato Brasileiro side Botafogo are trying to lure Robben out of retirement.

Robben retired following the end of 2018/19 season after his contract with Bundesliga giants expired. The 36-year-old had several offers on the table to continue playing, including some from MLS but decided to call it quits.

Still, Botafogo’s vice president Ricardo Rotenberg isn’t entirely convinced that Robben had completely lost the passion for soccer. Rotenberg told that the club made an approach to player’s representatives and are feeling positive about the outcome. 

“For me, he was the best player at the 2014 World Cup,” Rotenberg told Globo Esporte. “Robben is my idol, a great player. There is always a risk if you haven’t played football for too long. But I tried, and he answered. He’s happy that Botafogo approached him.”

Arjen Robben retired as one of the most decorated players in Dutch history, having won Spanish La Liga, English Premier League, German Bundesliga, and Dutch Eredivisie. Robben was especially dominant in Germany, where he helped Bayern win eight national championships, including seven consecutive ones.  He also has a UEFA Champions League medal and has won several individual honors.

Robben was also a prominent part of the Netherlands’ national team, helping the country to win silver and bronze medals at FIFA World Cup. He played 96 times for the national side, scoring 37 goals.

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Dutch star winger Arjen Robben is leaving Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich at the end of this season. Robben, who spent 10 years with the team and 18 trophies during that time, announced his decision on Monday during a meet-and-greet with fan groups.

“I can say that this is my last year [at Bayern] and it is good like that,” – Robben told reporters on Monday. “I have taken the decision, personally, that this will be my last year. I think it is the right moment after 10 years. The club moves on and I may move on. It is the end of a very good and long period.“

This, however, doesn’t mean that the 34-year-old will stop playing soccer.

“I may move on. I won’t stop completely yet,” – he added when asked whether this means his retirement from soccer.

According to reports, there are several destinations Arjen Robben is considering at the moment. He might consider a move to Major League Soccer, having stated on several occasions before that he would like to play in the United States. Another option for him is Japan’s J1 League, which already has several European soccer stars like Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres.

During his illustrious career, Arjen Robben won national league titles with PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea, and Real Madrid but his greatest success came with Bayern Munich. Robben arrived at the club in 2009 and went on to play 305 games and score 143 games in all competitions. He won seven Bundesliga titles during that time alongside one Champions League trophy.

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