Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech will return to his former club Chelsea as sporting director when he retires from taking part in after the groups meet on this month’s Europa League final, Sky Sports News and different British media reported on Tuesday.

Chelsea weren’t instantly obtainable to remark.

The 37-year-old former Czech worldwide, who gained 124 caps, spent 11 seasons at Stamford Bridge, profitable the Champions League and Europa League, 4 Premier League titles, 4 FA Cups and three League Cups earlier than transferring to Arsenal in 2015.

Cech had beforehand introduced that he would retire from taking part in on the finish of this season.

Arsenal face London rivals Chelsea within the Europa League closing in Baku, Azerbaijan on Could 29.