Arjen Robben announced that he will come out of retirement to join FC Groningen next season.

Robben began his career at Groningen in 2000 before joining PSV.

"I have spoken to multiple people in the club and the fans organised 'Arjen, follow your heart'. It started to get to me and now it is my mission.

"I am working on my comeback. If it will succeed, I don't know. But won't be about my motivation. It is my dream to play in the jersey of FC Groningen again," said Robben.

Groningen finished ninth in the Eredivisie this season.