🇨🇿 Petr Cech

[Pacquiao 1,834]

I can't understand how people think Cech is staining his image. Or people upset he's joining Arsenal. He is a person, he enjoys London, as does his family. He didn't choose to be replaced, he needs to make a living, play and enjoy his last few years in the game. Fans would prefer he uproot his family or sit on the bench. He is a person, Chelsea have decided he is no longer good enough to start. He's not a slave.

You are delusional if you think he isn't staining his legacy by potentially spending the next 5 years at Arsenal! In 5 years time he could potentially become an Arsenal legend, your crazy if you think that will have no effect on his Chelsea legacy.

[Laylabelle 9,535]

I'm not upset he's gone arsenal as he wanted to stay in London and no doubt join a team that has potential to challenge for trophies and play in Europe.Annoyed that it was so straight forward for them whereas if it was other way round no doubt it'd go on forever

[chrismada9 1,948]

Well the rest of the family are going to be noisy.. me on the other hand am going to cry on the bed and hug a pillow!

At least we have Tibs and Cesc!

[lucio 5,418]

I'm a little disappointed in him personally , but in football terms , I don't really care. I actually think he will flop. Injury prone and can't deal with crosses.

I won't get angry , but not wishing him any luck either.

The club now owes us some great signings.

[Starman60 1,343]

I have been reading this thread and it seems that people are split on Peter leaving us. Some are pleased for him, and others are annoyed that he is leaving. Well lets be brutally honest and list a few facts, and then I'll give my feelings on this transfer.

Fact......Petr was a super servant to Chelsea for many years now.

Fact......He has won everything he could at Chelsea.

Fact......He didn't make any waves when he was dropped for Courtois.

Fact......He is a true gentleman and superb professional.

But

Fact.....He lost his place because we now have a better keeper.

Fact.....He wont get game time with us next season either.

Fact.....He's a good keeper, but he wont win Arsenal a Premiership title.(Because the rest of that team is crap)

Fact.....He's getting on, his family is settled and he doesn't want to uproot them. And Arsenal being the second best team in London were the only team to bid.

Fact....This was a family decision and not really a football one. He will be well paid, play top grade football and see out his remaining football career incomfort.

Fact....He will never get another big transfer payday

Fact....Although not good enough for a starting place at Chelsea, he will significantly improve Arsenal........but not enough to overtake us.

So.......My verdict is that although I am a bit sad to see him go, I will wish him all the best in the twilight years of his career. But for Chelsea it is onwards and upwards, and if you're not good enough to play regulary and want first team football, well them perhaps it's right to sign for a lesser side than us, to secure that for yourself.

Good luck Petr, we will miss you, But the time is right for the parting of the waves.

[Vytis33 1,272]

Letting him transfer to any club he wants is one thing. But why are we letting Arsenal off the hook so easy on this deal? £11 million to send a top keeper to our rivals?? I just don't get it.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

Good bit of business by Arsenal.

[Parky 739]

Dont worry Arsenal will never be a league winning side under Wenger even with Cech.

Cech is classy man and he pushed for this due to family reasons. Family comes first, everything else comes second. I would choose my family over the club 100%.

Only thing I would increase the amount to £18 million as they are a direct rival.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Well wishing him luck means wishing Arsenal and Wenger luck too. So no.

[HRiver 1,512]

We only need Mourinho to manage City/United in the near future and we're all set.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Cech just need a game time in any club and his place in NT won't even bothered. He could choose any London club and still get a called up, decent wage, etc. He should know Arsenal won't go far in CL either. So it means only one thing, the same reason why Frank joining City. To stop us and prove something

[supporter 3,088]

We should try to convince Oxlade-Chambelain and force Arsenal to sell him to us YES OR YES.

It is a question of honor...

Regards.

[Laylabelle 9,535]

I can't see it being a case of wanting to stop us.Arsenal more likely to win trophies which every player wants to do and challenge for the league etc.likes of spurs,West ham etc won't so makes sense.

We've got the short end of the deal with little money for it but what can we do..what we do in the market and league what counts

[Tomo 21,751]

I can't understand how people think Cech is staining his image. Or people upset he's joining Arsenal. He is a person, he enjoys London, as does his family. He didn't choose to be replaced, he needs to make a living, play and enjoy his last few years in the game. Fans would prefer he uproot his family or sit on the bench. He is a person, Chelsea have decided he is no longer good enough to start. He's not a slave.

Rightly or wrongly he will have put a little dent in his legacy, even subconsciously in some cases.

Ask Chelsea fans next season who's their favourite out off Drogba, Cech and Lamps and it will be interesting to see who would have formally said one of the latter two changes to Didier without even thinking.

[OhForAGreavsie 6,076]

You are delusional if you think he isn't staining his legacy by potentially spending the next 5 years at Arsenal! In 5 years time he could potentially become an Arsenal legend, your crazy if you think that will have no effect on his Chelsea legacy.

You may be right but I'll be sad if you are. Petr certainly won't damage his legacy in my eyes, no matter who he joins. If and when he returns to The Bridge I'll cheer him at the top of my voice and I'd bet a lot of money that I'll be in the majority. The large majority.

[Stats 7,146]

Dont worry Arsenal will never be a league winning side under Wenger even with Cech.

Cech is classy man and he pushed for this due to family reasons. Family comes first, everything else comes second. I would choose my family over the club 100%.

Only thing I would increase the amount to £18 as they are a direct rival.

Now that would be taking the piss

[Fulham Broadway 17,319]

As a father , my kids and missus have to come first. If Cech is wired the same way, I have no complaints.

I respect some posters may feel differently, but its not like when Durie went to the yids ffs.

We can win things without him, and thanks big Pete for all your fabulous performances

[Laylabelle 9,535]

You may be right but I'll be sad if you are. Petr certainly won't damage his legacy in my eyes, no matter who he joins. If and when he returns to The Bridge I'll cheer him at the top of my voice and I'd bet a lot of money that I'll be in the majority. The large majority.

yeah we're quite nice to our old lot.Lampard got a good ish reception.If they win however end probably be different lol

Just be so weird seeing him at arsenal

[communicate 2,703]

Rightly or wrongly he will have put a little dent in his legacy, even subconsciously in some cases.

Ask Chelsea fans next season who's their favourite out off Drogba, Cech and Lamps and it will be interesting to see who would have formally said one of the latter two changes to Didier without even thinking.

It doest matter for me. Cech deserve to pick any club that he want. Him wanting to stayed a year is more than enough to showed how much he respect the club.

[xPetrCechx 13,571]

Cech is on the verge of completing his move across London to Arsenal for a fee believed to be in the region of £11m. (Evening Standard) #CFC

Standard Sport understands that Cech's move is very close to completion but the clubs are yet to officially confirm the transfer. #CFC #AFC

Cech, who has told his Blues team-mates he is leaving for north London, will likely face #CFC in the Community Shield (Evening Standard)

Reports Arsenal have signed Cech are premature. Negotiations progressing but currently no deal in place. (via @bbcsport_david) #AFC #CFC

Tony Barrett ‏@TonyBarretTimes

Chelsea getting £11m for Cech at 33 having paid €8m for Courtois. That's what you call succession planning.

While personal terms have effectively been agreed between Cech & #AFC, at around £100,000-a-week, talks continue over a fee. (Guardian) #CFC

Chelsea are seeking up to £15m for Petr Cech with Arsenal hoping to pay nearer £10m. #CFC #AFC (Guardian)

Cech may be followed to the Emirates by his goalkeeping coach, Christophe Lollichon (Guardian) #CFC #AFC

Mourinho already has Silvino Louro, one of his assistant first-team coaches, on his staff, though #CFC could recruit from outside (Guardian)

Chelsea had praised Cech’s professionalism last season but feared frustration would prompt him to request a move (Guardian) #CFC

Chelsea would have been more comfortable selling Cech abroad, particularly given Paris Saint-Germain had expressed interest (Guardian) #CFC

But Petr Cech is reluctant to uproot his family back to France where he had played at Rennes. #CFC #AFC #PSG (Guardian)

Cech made clear his priority was to remain in London further encouraging Arsenal’s conviction he will be secured this summer (Guardian) #CFC

Chelsea would have to enter the market to purchase a replacement and have expressed interest in Asmir Begovic and Rob Green. (Guardian) #CFC

Terry: "To take Pete out of the team, you have to be great talent. Thibaut has done that" #CFC (Guardian)

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@MailSport @LeeClayton_ as we told you, No transfer deal has been done yet for @PetrCech - as soon as any news @PetrCech will confirm.