So I took it as a very positive sign that the club came to me rather than the other way round.

Bergkamp is emphasizing the psychological and professional value of being actively wanted rather than having to lobby for a move. In elite football, a transfer can be driven by an agent’s push, a player’s desire to leave, or a club’s clear plan to recruit a specific individual. By framing the approach as “the club came to me,” he suggests validation, respect, and a sense of fit: the club has identified him as part of its project, not as a last-minute option. The remark also implies leverage and security—being recruited can mean better terms and, more importantly, confidence that the club will support and use the player properly.