Petr Cech has said he feels 'privileged' to have the opportunity to return to Chelsea as part of a new set-up.
The club favourite has been appointed as Technical and Performance Advisor following a four-year spell with London rivals Arsenal.
The position will be 'to provide advice on all football and performance matters throughout the club as well as embed and facilitate strong links between our men’s and academy teams, ensuring that the various support departments are working together effectively'.
Chelsea were determined to bring Cech back to the club following his retirement after establishing himself as a true club legend during his 11-year stay at Stamford Bridge.
Speaking to the Chelsea club website about his role, 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’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."
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