• About Us
  • Privacy Policy
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Citi Sports Online
  • Home
  • News
  • Football
    • Premier League
    • Local Football
  • Ghana Premier League
  • Livescores
  • Sports Panorama
  • Videos
  • World Cup
  • AFCON
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Football
    • Premier League
    • Local Football
  • Ghana Premier League
  • Livescores
  • Sports Panorama
  • Videos
  • World Cup
  • AFCON
No Result
View All Result
Citi Sports Online
No Result
View All Result

Arsenal keeper Petr Cech to retire at the end of the season

Nathan Quao by Nathan Quao
January 15, 2019
Reading Time: 3 mins read
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via Whatsapp

Arsenal keeper Petr Cech is to retire at the end of the season.

The 36-year-old joined Arsenal in June 2015 from the club’s London rivals Chelsea, where he spent 11 years.

“Having played 15 years in the Premier League and won every single trophy possible, I feel like I have achieved everything I set out to achieve,” said the ex-Czech Republic international.

“I will continue to work hard at Arsenal to hopefully win one more trophy this season.”

Cech’s career was in doubt in October 2006 when he required surgery for a skull fracture after a collision with Reading’s Stephen Hunt.

The keeper was out for three months and has since worn a protective headguard during games.

He added: “This is my 20th season as a professional player and it has been 20 years since I signed my first professional contract, so it feels like the right time to announce that I will retire.

“I am looking forward to seeing what life holds for me off the pitch.”

‘A champion on and off the pitch’

Cech arrived in England when he was signed by Chelsea from French club Rennes in July 2004.

He went on to win 13 trophies with the Stamford Bridge club, including one Champions League and four Premier League titles.

He also set a club record of 228 clean sheets in all competitions, beating the previous mark of 208 set by former England international Peter Bonetti between 1960 and 1979.

Cech eventually lost his place to Belgian Thibaut Courtois before joining Arsenal and helping the Gunners win the FA Cup in 2017.

“For your consummate professionalism, for being the perfect role model, for the 50 clean sheets, for your honesty, your integrity and for your inspiring work with the Arsenal Foundation, we want to say – thank you Petr Cech,” tweeted Arsenal.

In a statement on their website, the club added: “Petr recently informed us of his decision. Like all football fans, we are sad about this, but completely understand and support Petr.”

“A champion on and off the pitch,” said a message from Chelsea. “Enjoy your retirement.”

Petr Cech’s Premier League career Chelsea Arsenal
Appearances 333 110
Minutes played 29,713 9,783
Goals conceded 241 125
Minutes per goal conceded 123 78
Clean sheets 162 40
Clean sheet % 48.6% 36.4%
Saves 800 336
Saves to shots % 76.7% 72.4%

Cech started this season as Arsenal first choice keeper but has since lost his place to Bernd Leno.

The Czech has made 12 appearances for the Gunners this season, with his most recent coming when he started in the FA Cup third round win at Blackpool.

Cech has also played in Europa League and League Cup games, but has not played in the league since going off injured in the win over Watford on 29 September.

Arsenal, who are fifth in the Premier League, host fourth-placed Chelsea in the top flight on Saturday.

Cech’s main chances of adding to his trophy haul appear to be in the FA Cup and Europa League.

The Gunners play Manchester United in the next round of the FA Cup, with the competition’s final on 19 May – the day before Cech turns 37.

Arsenal play BATE Borisov in the next round of the Europa League, with the final of that competition on 29 May.

 

 

 

 

 

–

Source: BBC

ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

Four Ghana Premier League teams to compete in Betway Cup

Next Post

Premier League on Citi FM: Top 5 talking points from Gameweek 22

Related Posts

Football

UCL: Galatasaray twice come from behind to stun Man Utd

October 3, 2023
Football

UCL: Wahi grabs winner as Lens upset Arsenal

October 3, 2023
Football

UCL: Bellingham on target as Real battle to win at Napoli

October 3, 2023
Bono Ahafo Regional FA Chairman Raphael Gyambrah
Local Football

It won’t be business as usual should I make it to GFA Executive Council- Gyambrah

October 3, 2023
Chilwell Photo Courtesy: Getty Images
Premier League

Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell ruled out until December after suffering hamstring injury

October 3, 2023
Thomas Partey of Arsenal (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Premier League

He’s a big player and complements Arsenal in a great way- Mikel Arteta on Thomas Partey

October 3, 2023
Thomas Partey (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
News

Thomas Partey included in Arsenal’s squad ahead of RC Lens match

October 3, 2023
Photo Credit: Getty Images
Premier League

Champions League travel woes won’t derail Arsenal – William Saliba

October 3, 2023
Load More
Next Post

Premier League on Citi FM: Top 5 talking points from Gameweek 22

Top Stories

Mfantsipim beats Adisadel College to Fun Games top prize

Louis Van Gaal: There was a deliberate intention to make Lionel Messi win the World Cup

CAR head coach warns Ghana – Your next AFCON will be like the last one

Bernard Osei writes: Explaining what is wrong with Chelsea

RSS Citi Podcasts

  • Eyewitness News, Tuesday, 3rd October, 2023 October 3, 2023 Citi97.3
  • Citi Breakfast Show, Tuesday, 3rd October, 2023 October 3, 2023 Citi97.3
  • Eyewitness News, Monday, 2nd October, 2023 October 2, 2023 Citi97.3
  • Citi Breakfast Show, Monday, 2nd October, 2023 October 2, 2023 Citi97.3
  • The Big Issue: Alan Kyeremanten's independent candidacy: A third emerging? | Saturday, 30th September, 2023 September 30, 2023 Citi97.3
  • Sports Panorama, Friday, 29th September, 2023 September 29, 2023 Citi97.3
  • Eyewitness News, Friday, 29th September, 2023 September 29, 2023 Citi97.3
  • Interview with Deputy Executive Director of ITC, Dorothy Tembo | Citi Business Edition September 29, 2023 Citi97.3
  • Eyewitness News, Thursday, 28th September, 2023 September 28, 2023 Citi97.3
  • Auto Show, Thursday, 28th September, 2023 September 28, 2023 Citi97.3
Citi Sports Online

© 2023 Citi Sports Online

  • Home
  • News
  • Football
  • Ghana Premier League
  • Livescores
  • Sports Panorama
  • Videos
  • World Cup
  • AFCON

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Football
    • Premier League
    • Local Football
  • Ghana Premier League
  • Livescores
  • Sports Panorama
  • Videos
  • World Cup
  • AFCON

© 2023 Citi Sports Online

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Citi Sports Cookie Policy
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT