Graeme Le Saux has become the latest figure in the football world to have his say on Petr Cech’s move to Arsenal.
Cech completed his move to the Gunners in a deal worth around £10 million last week.
Captain John Terry and former Chelsea coach Ray Wilkins previously emphasised the goalkeeper’s importance to the squad but Le Saux believes selling the Czech Republic international was the right move.
Le Saux, who spent ten years with the Blues, told Sky Sports News:
“It was a very grown up thing for Chelsea to do. It shows the huge respect they have for Petr.
“He still has a massive amount to offer and they were willing in the end to sell him to one of their main rivals.
“So that’s Chelsea repaying his loyalty to the club as he was the best keeper in the Premier League, if not in the world, for a long period.
“He’s a fantastic ambassador for the sport as well and he’s still got a lot to offer, so he’s a great signing for Arsenal too.
“He’s in a key position for them. Arsenal have strengthened their squad, still have a few positions to fill, but are title challengers.”
Cech was at Chelsea for more than a decade and was the number one ‘keeper until Thibaut Courtois’ arrival last season.
He featured sporadically for Jose Mourinho’s side and decided to move in search of regular first-team football again.
He accumulated over 300 appearances for the Blues and won numerous trophies including Premier League titles and the Champions League.
