Petr Cech, who made the controversial switch to Arsenal on Monday, has fired back at the negative messages he has received.
They’re “not true fans,” Cech said. The 33-year-old Czech, who moved to Chelsea from French side Rennes in 2004, believes that he has left a legacy in west London. Cech, a winner of four Premier League titles and one Champions League crown during his tenure at Stamford Bridge, said “The true fans have sent me messages that are pleasing and positive. True fans will appreciated what I’ve done and the legacy I’ve left. “There are some fans who have left me negative messages, but they aren’t true Chelsea fans.”
Cech, who has been accused of being a traitor and a snake, joined the Gunners for a fee of £11m after spending 11 seasons with Chelsea, and Cech seemed excited to join Chelsea’s London rivals. “The last few days were really overwhelming,” Cech said.
“The welcome messages from my team-mates and Arsenal fans were absolutely unbelievable. “Last season it was a great season [for Arsenal], but there was something missing, just a little last jump over the hurdle. I believe this team has the potential to challenge for trophies.”
