Arjen Robben’s sensational comeback at FC Groningen is an unprecedented boost for FC Groningen, according to Hans Nijland. The former director cannot be lucky and the 36-year-old attacker hopes to see the European Championship next year with the Orange.
Robben surprised the football world on Saturday by announcing his return to Groningen. Nijland was personally informed a few hours before. “He told me about this plan, that he is very fit, trained in full at Bayern Munich, that he passed all the tests. With me there is no longer any doubt,” Nijland replied to the Dagblad van het Noorden.
“A golden move from FC Groningen and hats off to Arjen that he still returns to the club where it all started. I have always said, you have top athletes and top athletes, but Arjen Robben is really a figurehead. Never a fuss. (…) And let’s just put the pressure on it a bit: the next step for Robben must of course be the European Championship 2021. “
In recent years, Nijland regularly philosophized aloud about Robben’s return to Groningen. “You can think of everything together, but bringing Robben back is the best way to take the next step as a club. In any position, but as a footballer, of course, the most beautiful thing is. The club has gold in its hands. “
I got a call this afternoon from Arjen Robben. The message: I’m going to play for FC Groningen again. Splendid.
– Hans Nijland (@jdnijland) June 27, 2020
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