Petr Cech will step down as Chelsea performance and technical director as the reorganization of Stamford Bridge continues under new owner Todd Boehly.
The blues legend spent ten years playing for the west London club, then returned after a short stint with Arsenal, before retiring and taking a backstage role at Stamford Bridge.
Petr Cech will step down as technical and performance director at Chelsea
The former goalkeeper was appointed Chelsea manager in 2019.
He was in charge of overseeing all football and performance matters at the club, while also strengthening the links between the academy and the first team.
But now he is leaving after three years on the job, and Cech confirmed his departure in late June.
It makes blues hero Cech the third victim of the club’s new regime, following the departures of Marina Granovskaia and Bruce Buck, who also stepped down after Boehly took control of the club from Roman Abramovich.
It is understood that Boehly was keen for Cech to remain and be part of the new setup in West London.
However, it was not to be, and the former goalkeeper told the American that he felt the time was right to leave.
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– Boehly hoped to keep Cech part of the hierarchy.
It means Thomas Tuchel has now lost his key lieutenants at the top, having worked with all three since Frank Lampard’s departure.
In a statement on the club’s website, Cech revealed that it was a “great privilege” to serve the club.
“It has been a great privilege to play this role at Chelsea for the last three years,” he said.
“With the club under new ownership, I feel now is the right time to step aside.
“I am pleased that the Club is now in an excellent position under the new owners and I am confident in its future success both on and off the pitch.”
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– Cech has said the time is right for him to step down as Chelsea manager.
Boehly was hopeful that Cech would stay but respected his decision to leave.
“Petr is an important member of the Chelsea family,” said the American owner.
“We understand his decision to retire and we thank him for his contributions as a consultant and his commitment to the club and our community. We wish him the best.”
The pressure is now on Boehly, who has appointed himself interim sporting director, to achieve the transfer goals Tuchel wants, as Chelsea look to bolster their squad and challenge for the top next season.
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