Former Chelsea star Arjen Robben has sensationally come out of retirement to make an emotional return to FC Groningen.
The Dutchman man retired last summer after ten trophy-laden seasons with Bayern Munich.
But the 36-year-old spoke in a video on Twitter to say he is returning to boyhood club Groningen.
Robben came up through the youth teams there before playing two seasons from 2000-2002 in the first-team.
Robben said on FC Groningen’s official Twitter account: “I was 12 years old when I started playing in Groningen’s youth academy, I made my home debut against Feyenoord when I was 16.
“After two years I made a transfer to PSV Eindhoven. After a wonderful adventure of 18 years we’re coming home! Back to Groningen.
“We’re coming home during this difficult time of crisis, one that also hits FC Groningen. It’s great to see how everyone is supporting the club, I’ve supported the club as well and it made me think about what else I could do for our club.
“These past weeks I’ve had many conversations with club staff and maybe more than anything I’ve listened to the call of our supporters: Arjen, follow your heart!”