Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has reluctantly retired for a second time.
The 37-year-old originally called time on his professional career in 2019 before he made a surprise return to the game last summer to play for boyhood club Groningen.
An injury-hit campaign saw Robben only able to feature seven times in the Eredivisie last term and he has now confirmed plans to retire again.
“Dear football friends, I have decided to stop my active football career,” the former Holland attacker posted on Twitter.
“A very difficult choice. I want to thank everyone for all the heartwarming support!”
Robben won a plethora of trophies during a glittering career which started at Groningen in 2000 before he enjoyed spells with PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
A league winner in Holland, England, Spain and Germany, the winger also won the Champions League in 2013 and made 96 appearances for his country.
Chelsea later gave their best wishes to their former player, who played for the club from 2004 until 2007.
The Blues said on Twitter: “Enjoy your retirement, @ArjenRobben! What a player.”
