Chelsea sign Robben

Robben has sealed a �12m deal, which will see the Dutchman move to London at the end of the season

"It's my decision - I want to play for Chelsea," the 20-year-old said.

"Before Chelsea, Manchester United were interested but finally I will play for Chelsea. It's a very good decision and I'm very glad it's over now."

The winger has agreed a five-year deal after talks with Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri and chief executive Peter Kenyon.

Robben added: "It's a very good club and a very big club. My main goal is to win trophies.

"I'm very young, it will be very good for my development. I want to finish the season very well at PSV and join Chelsea.

They seemed to think he was worth a lot less than Chelsea were willing to pay PSV chairman Harry van Raaij Feature: Implications of the move Feature: Who is Arjen Robben?

"If you get a chance like this you have to take it. I'm not afraid, it's a fantastic club."

Robben earlier held extensive talks with Manchester United and was even given a tour of Old Trafford.

But PSV rejected the United bid - reported to be as low as �5m.

PSV chairman Harry van Raaij said: "United were first in the queue so we kept Chelsea waiting, but when we had our second discussion with United over a fee, we were very disappointed over how low they believed they could push us.

"They seemed to think he was worth a lot less than Chelsea were willing to pay."

Robben, who has pushed himself into Dick Advocaat's thoughts for a place in Holland's Euro 2004 squad, is currently suffering with a hamstring injury, but the problem is not serious.