Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has hinted that he could retire from football after leaving the German Bundesliga champions this summer despite the transfer links to other European clubs. Robben is expected to leave the Bavarian giants this summer after a decade of service and the former Chelsea winger has been touted as a possible transfer addition to clubs like Italian Serie A outfit Inter Milan as well as former clubs PSV Eindhoven and Groningen but the player says he could still retire from football due to his injury problems. The 35-year-old has battled with several injuries throughout his career including his time with Bayern Munich. He has spent a decade with the German champions. Liverpool Backed To Reach Champions League Final Arjen Robben … [Read more...]
Bayern Suffer Major Injury Blow Ahead Of Liverpool Clash
German champions Bayern Munich have been dealt a major injury blow ahead of their all-important Champions League last 16 second leg clash with Premier League club Liverpool. Bayern will host the Reds at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night in that second leg with a place in the Champions League quarterfinals up for grabs. The Bavarian giants won’t be able to field experienced winger Arjen Robben after it was revealed that he will miss the game with a calf injury sustained in training. The number of players that would miss United’s game shocking His injury status was confirmed by Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac during his pre-match press conference on Thursday afternoon ahead of their league game with VFL Wolfsburg at the weekend. Niko Kovac also … [Read more...]
Could this be true? Arjen Robben makes surprise claim of United transfer
Bayern Munich star winger Arjen Robben has confessed that he was close to joining English Premier League side Manchester United in 2004 but a deal failed to go through. According to Arjen Robben, he had a meeting with former Red Devils boss and legend Alex Ferguson over a dinner as well as going to the Old Trafford stadium to access the field but noted that he returned without anything happening. The 34-year-old hinted that he was desperate to sign a deal with the club having stated that should United had come with a deal for him, he would have given his obvious nod but that never happened because he heard no word from the former boss again. Cengiz Under impressed Arsenal scouts, what next? Arjen Robben stated that he had no choice than to move to the … [Read more...]
Star Player: Why I Chose Chelsea Ahead Of Manchester United
Everyone saw Arjen Robben's spell at Chelsea before he moved to Real Madrid and then Bayern Munich. But things could have been quite different for the Dutch superstar. The talented player made it known he could have become a Manchester United player in 2004 before he joined Chelsea. Robben revealed he was on the verge of moving to Old Trafford after discussing with Sir Alex Ferguson. The former PSV Eindhoven player moved to West London for £12M to win the premier league with manager Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge on two consecutive occasions. But he recently made it known he could have found himself at Manchester United had it been the red devils quickly gave him an offer before he left PSV. Robben said he had a successful conversation with Sir Alex … [Read more...]
Man United Emerge As Shock Candidates To Sign Veteran Winger
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho could turn to Bayern Munich winger, Arjen Robben as he hopes to bring in a new face on the left wing, according to reports. The United boss has continually talked about his intentions to sign a fourth player this summer, with suggestions that he wants a left winger following strong links with Inter Milan winger, Ivan Perisic. Reports in the Daily Mail claim that Mourinho could turn attention to signing Arjen Robben from Bayern Munich. The duo of Mourinho and Robben have a working relationship from their time at Chelsea where the Dutch winger helped them win the Premier League titles between 2004 and 2006. Despite being 33 years of age, Arjen Robben has been a key figure for the German giants, netting 13 goals and 9 … [Read more...]