Live Bar, August 18 news local time on Thursday, the Dutch team Groningen announced that Robben returned to work in the youth training department. The Dutch celebrity is passing the Uefa B- level coach certificate.
39-year-old Robben dreamed of becoming a coach. After the winter break of the 21/22 season, in order to spend time with his family, he began to coach his eldest son Luca’s team Be Quick 1887, he finished the job in summer.
According to the official news of grogenin, Robben’s return was conducted after consultation with the Dutch football association, because he was getting the Uefa B- level coach certificate, and internship was a necessary part of it.
In Groningen, Robben will participate in the training of youth teams of different levels twice a week, but his main focus will be on U18’s team. The coach of this team is his former teammate Melchior Schoenmakers, and the two played 41 games for Groningen together.
Robben said: “For me, this is still a stage of exploration. I don’t want to limit myself and say, ‘that’s it’. I especially want to explore and see if I still like this job one year later and whether it suits me.”
In addition to being an intern coach in Groningen youth training, Robben can also pay close attention to the development of his sons here: Luca and his brother Kai both joined Groningen youth training this summer.
(Ximu)