BERLIN, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Arjen Robben seems to have given up hope of returning in time for the German 'Clasico' on April 6. The game could not be more significant, as the 2019 Bundesliga title will most likely be at stake.

The Dutchman's injury problems will likely keep him sidelined when Bayern Munich cross swords with rivals Borussia Dortmund on home soil.

"It is going to take a while," the 35-year-old acknowledged, adding that he is in "a good way, but not yet training with the team."

The winger has seen better days, having made his last appearance for his side back in November 2018, being dogged by a string of injuries since then.

But things could be worse. With only two months left of the 2018/2019 season, one of football's greatest players is in danger of facing a bitter end to his career without returning for his farewell game.

The decision has been made that the Bavarian club won't extend his contract after a decade's service. "I only have two months left in this club I played for ten years. I am desperate to wear the shirt at least once more," the former Dutch international said.

To return once more "is the most important thing for me. I don't care when."

Fans are aware that Robben is far from a regular performer, but he is one of the club's legends having scored the winning goal in the 2013 Champions League final and has delivered 143 goals and 101 assists in 305 games.

Few attackers have influenced Bayern's game over the last decade as he did by inventing a signature move. The so-called "Robben" is his party piece, the acceleration infield and arrowed left-footed finish that has exposed dozens of opponents over the years.

"I can be proud of that because people say it's like your own move, running inside and scoring a goal," he says. "It's something I have been doing throughout the years and it's still successful."

To speak about Robben is to not only mention the seven national championships in Germany. He also won titles in the Netherlands, England and Spain, and reached the Champions League final three times.

He was one of the key figures in the Dutch national team that finished runners-up at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and third at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Robben played for Groningen, PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea and Real Madrid before joining Bayern in 2009.

Currently, it seems a race against time for Robben to make his wish to say goodbye on the pitch come true. Several times he appeared ready for full training again before encountering setbacks. "It wasn't easy to always start again over the last few months," Robben said.

Robben might have learned to be patient over the years "as it doesn't make sense to force the issue." The winger emphasized he has accepted "to keep on working hard and hoping for the best."

Fans say they are keeping their fingers crossed for their hero's return, while Robben's remaining options seem to be listening to his body's signals.

He recently said he intends to continue playing football after his Bayern chapter closes. But for the time being, the most important goal is to return for one last hurrah in Bayern's shirt.