Published 21:10 IST, April 14th 2020

Arjen Robben at Real Madrid: The 'Flying Dutch' winger's time in the LaLiga

Netherlands' Arjen Robben played for Real Madrid for two seasons between the year 2007 and 2009.  Let's have a look at Arjen Robben's career with the club.

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Arjen Robben is widely regarded for his glorious career while playing for Bayern Munich. However, Flying Dutchman was part of two more European clubs before joining Bayern Munich in 2009. Arjen Robben played for Chelsea from 2004-2007. He me a total of 119 appearances for Chelsea and scored a total of 19 goals re. Arjen Robben spent most of his time in Chelsea being injured and club sold him to Real Mrid in 2007.

Arjen Robben played for Real Mrid for two seasons between year 2007 and 2009. Let's have a look at Arjen Robben's career at Real Mrid.

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Arjen Robben at Real Mrid

Arjen Robben joined Real Mrid for €35 million from Chelsea. He signed a 5-year deal with Los Blancos. Arjen Robben me his Real Mrid debut on 18 September 2007. He came on a substitute for Raul in Real Mrid's Champions League clash against Werder Bremen. Arjen Robben me his LaLiga debut on 23 September 2007 where he entered game as a substitute. Arjen Robben scored his first goal against Vallolid. Arjen Robben became a fan favourite in time and played a crucial role in Real Mrid's LaLiga triumph in his first season. 

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Robben goals for Real Mrid

He maintained his good form in second season as well. Arjen Robben scored a total of 13 goals and provided 14 assists in 65 LaLiga appearances for Real Mrid.

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Arjen Robben at Real Mrid: Dutchman's last goal for Real Mrid

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Why Arjen Robben left Real Mrid?

Arjen Robben recently stated reason for his exit from Real Mrid despite good form. Robben stated in a 2019 interview with as.com: "It wasn't just Ronaldo. Florenti Pérez came back as club president and he bought Ronaldo as well as Kaká, Benzema and Xabi Alonso. y spent so much money that y told us y needed to make some back from sales," explained Robben. "For me, this was disappointing because I h a very good relationship with former coach Manuel Pellegrini. Also, I h probably just h best preseason of my career."

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21:10 IST, April 14th 2020