Former goalkeeper Petr Cech leaving Chelsea advisory role
LONDON (AP) — Former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech will go away his function as technical and efficiency adviser on the Premier League membership this week.
Cech’s departure was introduced Monday within the newest change underneath Chelsea’s new ownership, which lately stated sporting director Marina Granovskaia can be transferring on.
“With the membership underneath new possession, I really feel now’s the suitable time for me to step apart,” stated Cech, who spent 11 seasons as a participant at Stamford Bridge earlier than taking the advisory function in 2019. “I’m happy that the membership is now in a wonderful place with the brand new house owners, and I’m assured of its future success each on and off the pitch.”
Todd Boehly, the American businessman who fronted the acquisition of the membership, stated Cech is “essential member of the Chelsea household” and “we want him one of the best.”
Boehly, part-owner of Los Angeles Dodgers, is Chelsea’s chairman and interim sporting director.
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