Monday, 29 June 2015
Cech joins Arsenal.
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Petr Cech from
Chelsea for around £10m.
The 33-year-old, who made more than 400 appearances in 11
years for the Blues, decided to leave Stamford Bridge after losing
his first-team spot to Thibaut Courtois.
He won four Premier League titles, the Champions League, Europa League, four FA Cups and three League Cup trophies with Chelsea.
Although Chelsea were reluctant to let Cech join one of their rivals, the Czech Republic international was assured he could choose his preferred destination after his service to the club.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said Cech was one of the outstanding 'keepers in the world and would be a great addition to the Gunners squad.
He told the club’s website: “Petr Cech is a player that I have
admired for a long time and I am very pleased that he has decided to join us.
“He has proven over many seasons that he is one of the
outstanding 'keepers in the world and he will add great strength to our squad.”
A seven-time Czech Footballer of the Year, Cech has 114 caps for
his country. He joined Chelsea from Rennes in 2004 as Jose
Mourinho took charge at Stamford Bridge for the first time.
Cech told the Arsenal website he was eager to join the club
following talks with Wenger, saying: “I’m really excited about
joining Arsenal Football Club and can't wait to join up for pre-
season.
"I have the same commitment to football, the same motivation and the same hunger for success as I had at the beginning of my
career, and I love the challenges brought by the top quality players you face while playing in the Premier League.
“When Arsene Wenger spoke to me about his ambitions for this
club, and how he saw me as part of this team, the decision was
clear.”
Source:Skysports.

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