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Arjen Robben, who hung up his boots a year ago after finishing his time as a Bayern Munich player , announced his return to the competition on Saturday with Groningen, the club where he made his elite debut back in 2000.

The former Real Madrid and Chelsea player, among other clubs, recently speculated on his return to the field of play, but declined to take anything for granted due to his delicate physical condition. This Saturday, Groningen - a team from the Netherlands First Division - announced the star signing.

In this way, Robben - at 36 years old - returns to his childhood club two decades later. "I was 12 years old when I started playing at the FC Groningen youth academy," the player said in a video posted by the Dutch entity. "After a wonderful 18-year adventure, we will return home," he added.

Left-handed midfielder Robben spent 10 years with Bayern Munich, retiring in 2019 after winning eight Bundesliga and Champions League titles in 2013 . He has played 96 international matches, being world runner-up with the Netherlands in 2010.

Robben also has national titles from the Netherlands with PSV Eindhoven, England with Chelsea and Spain with Real Madrid. "I am not sure it will happen, but what I am sure of is that my drive and motivation will be 100%," he added.

" It will be a physical challenge, but I'm going for it. I'll work hard and when I feel good, I will join the team for the first training of the new season , " concluded Robben, "very grateful" for the love he has received from of the Groningen fans.

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