Clark Robertson in action for Portsmouth. Image: Shutterstock.
Former Aberdeen defender Clark Robertson is looking to return to the UK after deciding not to extend his stay in Israel.
The central defender scored in the 2-0 win against Hapoel Tel Aviv earlier this month which kept Ashdod in the Israeli Premier League.
But, with his family still based in Aberdeen, 30-year-old Robertson is looking to move back to be closer to his children Cole, eight, and four-year-old Mimi.
Robertson told the Sunday Mail: “I had an idea a couple of months ago I wanted to be closer to my kids. Not seeing them has been tough.
“I’ve probably missed a lot of what both of them have been up to. It’s the right time to come home and be more of a dad.”
Robertson leaves Ashdod a hero after helping his club secure their top-flight status at the expense of Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Ashdod hauled themselves out of the relegation mire after racking up four wins and three draws in the post-split fixtures.
Robertson said: “Hapoel was effectively a cup final. Whoever won, stayed up.
“It’s the best atmosphere I’ve played in and it’s the most important goal I’ve ever scored.
“I feel I’d come back a better, more experienced and mature player.”
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Former Aberdeen defender Clark Robertson ready to return home after year in Israel
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