Cech-ing it out! Ex-Chelsea great Petr spotted at Stamford Bridge ahead of being announced as sporting director Former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has been spotted at Stamford Bridge The 37-year-old is set to be named as Chelsea's new sporting director Cech enjoyed a trophy-laden spell with the Blues between 2004 and 2015 By Jeorge Bird For Mailonline Published: 19:46 BST, 20 June 2019 | Updated: 19:46 BST, 20 June 2019 Viewcomments Petr Cech has been spotted back at Stamford Bridge ahead of his imminent return to Chelsea as sporting director. The 37-year-old, who will officially retire from playing when his Arsenal contract finishes at the end of June, has been heavily linked with the sporting director position at Chelsea. Cech established himself as a Chelsea legend during his spell at the club, which spanned from 2004 to 2015. Petr Cech has been spotted at Stamford Bridge as he prepares to return to Chelsea Cech, who made over 400 appearances for Chelsea, is regarded highly by the club's fans The Czech shot-stopper made over 400 appearances for the Blues and won a wide array of trophies, including four Premier League titles, the Champions League, four FA Cups, three League Cups and the Europa League. It is anticipated that Cech will be a long-awaited replacement for Michael Emenalo, who left his position as Chelsea's technical director in November 2017. Chelsea are likely to confirm Cech's appointment soon in a move that will undoubtedly please supporters. It is anticipated that Cech will be a long-awaited replacement for Michael Emenalo Cech, who joined Chelsea as a player in 2004, is set to form part of a new structure at Chelsea Cech's final game of his playing career came against Chelsea as Arsenal were beaten 4-1 in the Europa League final last month. There has been much change at Chelsea already this summer, with manager Maurizio Sarri having left for Juventus, with Frank Lampard the favourite to replace him. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility