Chelsea star Arjen Robben says he understands why sporting director Frank Arnesen wants to quit Tottenham for Stamford Bridge. The Dutch winger's comments come as Spurs still ponder whether to make an official complaint over the alleged tapping-up of Arnesen by Chelsea.
"I don't what his reasons are," he said at a news conference on Monday.
"But if you can make a step from Tottenham to a top club like Chelsea, I think it's not a difficult decision."
And Sir Bobby Robson believes Chelsea would get one of the best talent spotters in the game if they employ Frank Arnesen.
Robson, who was with Arnesen at PSV Eindhoven, told Radio Five Live: "We worked together for three years and he was an ideal colleague.
"I could see him working in any football club.
"Frank is a great judge of a player. He makes a proper assessment of a player and does not make any big mistakes.
"He is hard working, has a good personality and I admire him very much. He is a very shrewd man.
"Frank knows the game and has great knowledge."
Robben was one of a host of talented players unearthed by Arnesen during his time as technical director, advisor and manager of scouting and transfers PSV.
The 48-year-old was directly involved in the �12m deal that took Robben to Chelsea before joining Spurs as their sporting director in 2004.
Robben added: "He brings new players into the club and in the past he has brought some great players to PSV.
"I think maybe from that point of view they (Chelsea) want to take him."
Tottenham first-team coach Chris Hughton said the club will recover from the loss of Arnesen.
"Whatever direction the club go in winning matches is always the most important thing," Hughton told Radio Five Live.
"You have always got to look after yourself and your own situation.
"I feel that we made good progress last season and the most important thing is to continue that."
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