He also stated that Chelsea's persistance in wanting to sign him also persuaded him. They made more of an effort to sign the Dutch winger.
”It's easy for people to say that I chose Chelsea ahead of Manchester United for the money,” Robben told the Daily Star.
”That's simply not the case. I've gone there because Chelsea are on the rise.
”I feel that maybe Manchester United's best years are now behind them.
”Of course, everyone knows Manchester United have won a lot of trophies but now I think it could be Chelsea's turn.
”It was also an easy choice for me in the end because United weren't as persuasive.
”Chelsea really showed they wanted me by the work they put in to try to get me to join them.”
Robben was undeservedly on the losing side last night as Holland suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Czech Republiuc, after being 2-0 up!
Robben set up Ruud Van Nistelrooy for Holland's second goal.