
Petr
Cech will return to Chelsea this summer in a new sporting director role at
the club, Sky Sports News has learnt.
The Arsenal goalkeeper, who turned 37 on Monday, announced he will retire
from playing after next Wednesday's Europa League final in Azerbaijan
against his former - and future - employers at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have been without a technical director since Michael Emenalo's
resignation in November 2017, as director Marina Granovskaia has taken on
the majority of his old duties since he departed the club.
It is not clear at this stage exactly what responsibilities Cech will have,
but he could share some of the burden in terms of recruitment and bridging
the gap between the board and the manager.
The club have made little secret of their desire to welcome back the 'golden
generation' which included the likes of John Terry, Frank Lampard and Cech.
The goalkeeper enjoys legendary status at Stamford Bridge after 11
trophy-laden seasons with the club, including four Premier League titles and
a Champions League in 2012.
He could be set to work with a brand new manager - as a host of Italian
clubs, including Juventus and Roma, are targeting current boss Maurizio
Sarri, Sky Sports News understands.