Petr Cech leaves Chelsea after meeting with new owner Todd Boehly

Former goalkeeper Petr Cech had been working with his former club as a technical and performance advisor, and leaves after new owner Todd Boehly took over from predecessor Roman Abramovich.

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Chelsea technical and performance advisor Petr Cech has become the latest staff member to leave the club after their takeover.

Former Czech Republic international Cech spent a number of years with the London club as a player. He returned to west London after retiring from the game, working for Chelsea during Roman Abramovich’s time in charge, but will move on after the takeover from Todd Boehly’s group was completed.

The departure is far from the first over the summer, with Chelsea confirming Cech will leave on June 30. Chairman Bruce Buck has also stood down, while Marina Granovskaia – the figure behind a number of transfers over recent years – is also leaving.

According to The Telegraph, Cech’s departure came despite efforts from Boehly to keep him on board. The ex-goalkeeper is said to have told the American now was the right time to move on, despite the owner being keen to use his expertise during the current transfer window.

Cech was involved in a number of transfer moves since returning to the club. Perhaps the highest-profile success saw goalkeeper Edouard Mendy join the Blues from Cech’s former club Rennes, with the Senegal international playing an important part in the run to Champions League glory in 2020-21.

‘It has been a huge privilege to perform this role at Chelsea for the past three years,” Cech told club media. “With the Club under new ownership, I feel now is the right time for me to step aside. I am pleased that the Club is now in an excellent position with the new owners, and I am confident of its future success both on and off the pitch.’

Boehly also gave his thanks to the outgoing Cech, saying ‘Petr is an important member of the Chelsea family.”

“We understand his decision to step away and thank him for his contributions as an advisor and his commitment to the club and to our community,” Boehly continued. “We wish him the best.’