Cech hopes to haunt Chelsea in Europa League final farewell

The goalkeeper enjoyed the best years of his career at Stamford Bridge before joining cross-town rivals Arsenal in 2015Arsenal's Petr Cech during training. Picture: JOHN SIBLEY / REUTERS

And his close relationship with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich looks set to see him return to the Blues in the coming weeks as the club’s new sporting director. “I’ll make a decision about my future after the last game,” said Cech as news spread about his imminent return to Chelsea. “Now my sole focus is to win the Europa League with Arsenal.”

“He is here because he deserves to be here. He was playing the last matches with a big performance. I want to enjoy this final with him and I am a privileged coach to work with him.” It did not hold him back as Cech proved a reliable last line of defence during a decade in which managers came and went at Stamford Bridge. His crowning glory came saving penalties in extra-time and the shootout as Chelsea upset the odds to finally lift the Champions League in 2012, beating Bayern Munich in the final.

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