Cech Has A Big Say In Mendy Deal – Chelsea Boss Frank Lampard

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Cech Has A Big Say In Mendy Deal – Chelsea Boss Frank Lampard

Frank Lampard has revealed that Petr Cech was a prominent figure in Chelsea’s decision to sign Rennes’ Edouard Mendy, and says he leans heavily on his former team-mate for goalkeeping advice.

Mendy – who underwent his medical on Tuesday ahead of his £22m transfer – is set to move to Stamford Bridge to provide competition for Kepa Arrizabalaga, whose game has been plagued by mistakes over the past year.

The 28-year-old will arrive from Ligue 1 club Rennes – coincidentally, the same side from which Cech signed for Chelsea in 2004.

Cech went on to win 13 major trophies during his 11-year spell in west London and is now the club’s technical and performance adviser.

Ahead of Mendy’s arrival, Lampard said:

“Petr was important in that because goalkeeper is a very particular position. Petr Cech was the best in the world in that position for a long time so he’s obviously had a big say in this situation.

“From my point of view, I lean heavily on him when it comes to goalkeeping today and in the future. So yes, he was very influential.”