Arjen Robben is back in his heart club, FC Groningen. “We built a house here that is almost ready“said the Dutch winger on Sunday during his presentation.”We are coming home and I would like to help the club. Of course, I also want to have fun. But I said no to another club.“
Robben signed a one-year contract, with one reservation. “I want to avoid disappointing people“, he explained.”I would love to come back, and I look good physically. But it could only be a return for one or two games. I will never play 34 games. This has never happened to me in a season. But the goal is to play a lot of matches, if it goes well physically.“
Robben, 36, is delighted with the welcome given to his return. However, he also heard people say that he could only fail. “I don’t think like that at all, I’m a positive person“, he reacted.”Maybe physically it won’t work. But if I don’t try, we won’t know. I have nothing to lose. My career is already successful. I know there is a big difference in level between Bayern Munich and Groningen. But why should this be a problem? We’ll see what happens. It can be finished after a month as well as after two years.“
Robben is not yet thinking of a return to the national team, while the postponed Euro will be played next summer. “It is not on the agenda. First I have to train and then play matches. In my opinion, in addition, the Oranjes do not need me for the moment.“
