The former Blues goalkeeper had been linked with a return to Stamford Bridge after retiring this season.
The Chelsea legend had announced his decision to leave Arsenal earlier this year, and it was speculated that he’d be returning to his old stomping ground.
.@PetrCech is our new Technical and Performance Advisor!
Welcome back, Big Pete! ?
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 21, 2019
Cech spent nine years at Chelsea between 2004 and 2015, before moving to Arsenal on a free transfer.
It’s believed that he’ll be taking over some of the responsibilities of former technical director Michael Emenalo.
Cech said: “I feel very privileged to have this opportunity to join Chelsea FC again and help create the best possible high level performance environment to continue the success the club has had over the past 15 years.
I feel very privileged to have this opportunity to join @Chelseafc again and help create the best possible high level performance environment to continue the success the club has had over the past 15 years … pic.twitter.com/FvcZc698mx
— Petr Cech (@PetrCech) June 21, 2019
“I’m looking forward to the new challenge and hope I can use all of my football knowledge and experience to help the team achieve even more success in the future.”
Cech said he felt very privileged to return to Stamford Bridge.
He plans to help the club in its pursuit of major honours, and deliver similar success to the previous 15 years.
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: “We are delighted to welcome Petr back home to Chelsea.
I’m looking forward to the new challenge and hope I can use all of my football knowledge and experience to help the team achieve even more success in the future.
— Petr Cech (@PetrCech) June 21, 2019
“During his playing career here he was one of the most dedicated, successful and thoughtful professionals we have ever had.
“We always hoped that when Petr was ready to retire we would see him back at Chelsea FC and we are thrilled to add his expertise and knowledge of the game to the technical staff.”