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Bayern Munich & Netherlands legend Robben announces retirement

Arjen Robben has confirmed he has retired from football.

The 35-year-old winger left Bayern Munich this summer after his contract expired and had been linked with a return to former clubs Groningen and PSV as well as a move to MLS.

But the former Netherlands international has instead called time on his career.

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"I have been thinking a lot over the past few weeks," he said in a press release. "As everyone knows, I took the time to make an informed decision about my future after my last Bayern Munich match.