Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech wants to remain at Stamford Bridge for the upcoming season, but does have two or three clubs fighting for his signature, according to his agent.
Speculation has been high regarding the number-one jersey at Chelsea next season, with many people hoping to see Thibaut Courtois stay at the club and fight for the position, rather than go back to Atletico Madrid on loan for a fourth time.
Both Courtois and Cech have stated that they are not happy to be used as a backup option to the other, and whoever Jose Mourinho does end up choosing as his number-one, could result in the other leaving the club.
With the Belgium boss claiming that Courtois will be Mourinho’s number-one next season, he also went on to say the club will sell Cech, but the veteran’s agent, Viktor Kolar, has stated that his client wants to remain in West London.
“Nothing changes. He has two years left on his Chelsea contract and has an interest to continue there. Mourinho did not tell him that he would not count on him anymore,” Kolar is quoted by Aktualne.
“Petr isn’t 20 any more. His family are satisfied living in London. Petr is satisfied at Chelsea and there is interest in his services even after his active football career, so that they would want him to continue in some position at the club.”
“We have not been given any signals that Petr would be made available [for transfer]. If that was the case, though, you have to realise that Petr is one of the world’s top goalkeepers and has a certain salary. There are not many clubs who could afford to sign him.”
However, he has revealed that a few clubs around the world are monitoring Cech’s situation.
“If he were to leave, we’re discussing two or three clubs in the world. The situation has developed in a way, of course, but for now he is staying at Chelsea.”
Kolar has also admitted that if Chelsea were to ask Cech to leave, he would go to the Spanish giants, Real Madrid and Barcelona, and offer his client to them.
“I would get in touch with Zubizarreta (Barcelona) and people at Real Madrid. These are clubs we would consider if Chelsea wanted to get rid of Petr. We would also consider Bayern but they have Neuer there. Then there are leagues Petr would not go to. For instance, the Serie A, because clubs in that league have problems.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
