Petr Cech will return to Chelsea this summer as the club's new sporting director, according to reports.
Cech announced in January he was hanging up his gloves this summer but had kept his options open for a future role in the game.
His final game will be in the Europa League final in eight days' time when Arsenal face Chelsea in Baku.
It will be the swansong for a glittering career before he rejoins Chelsea as a member of their backroom staff, according to Sky Sports.
Chelsea have not had a sporting director since Michael Emenalo left in 2017.
It is not yet clear what responsibilities Cech will have in the role.
KinotiDavid
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Thankyou Petr for everything you done for us We had you at your last days and we appreciate everything you done for us Your name will be remembered as the best goalkeeper in the epl,,,,Good luck in your next journey
Sindprty
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Wow. This a great news. Thank you Chelsea FC for looking back and appreciating the works of one of your own who gave his all to the club during his period of service. Thanks to him for accepting to return home, despite the treatment from Jose. Welcome home and the best of luck Tamba
MoazzamBaloch
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I guess that's great. Chelsea have Alot of money but it should be utilised well rather than having 30+ players on loan. They should buy what they really need unlike the signings. Look at Players like Batsuhayi and Bakayoko. These players were never needed at Chelsea but still they went for them
WaldrysNixon
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It’s all starting to take shape now... Petr Cech – Sporting Director Lampard – Manager Terry – Assistant Manager Drogba – Psychologist Ballack – Fitness Coach Essien – Shooting Coach Ashley Cole – Payroll Joe Cole – continues as Youth Coach (+ pay rise) Zola – promoted to Kit Man (from assistant coach) Vialli – Hairdresser Mourinho – Translator Ivanovic – Gym Personal Trainer
mashakosano
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I like this new approach Chelsea FC is taking.. Most big teams have had their legends back after retirement the likes of juve with nedved, Ajax with Overmars.. Well done Chelsea well done
Desmondeyum
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In Chelsea Goal keeper are holding key positions Kepa : Coach Cech : Sporting director
Ibranzy
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Then he shouldn’t be named in the lineup for the final that’s part of fixing.1 Barcelona did it on Henry when going to play final of Champions league and he didn’t scored the only goal Arsenal needed. 2-Barcelona did it on Fabregas he was not powerful not to give them what they wanted on second half the referee gave RVP a red card and disallowed Arsenal’s goal. That’s enough and it has to be Wenger who gave them advice that the new Arsenal coach does Brake a record of winning that he trophy. So we are waiting to see how stupid the coach would be To put Peter in the goal posts.