Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has stressed that he won’t be leaving the club this summer despite the apparent interest from Serie A side Napoli.
The Naples outfit have expressed a keen interest in the 36-year-old after witnessing Pepe Reina’s exit to AC Milan but Cech has made his mind up to stay put at the Emirates.
Speaking to reporters in his native Zruc, Cech highlighted that he has another year left on his Gunners deal and he is prepared to fight for the number one spot next term.
Meanwhile, the veteran confirmed that there was indeed interest from Napoli but he has declined the approach to prolong his stay in north London.
He said: “My contract with Arsenal still has a year to run. The only thing I’m preparing for is the fight for the No.1 spot in goal. Napoli were interested but my future is at Arsenal. I didn’t think of changing clubs.”
As things stand, Leno appears the likelier candidate to start between the sticks for Arsenal next term but any mistake made by the Germany international may bring Cech back into the mix.
Meanwhile, Cech’s decision to stick with the club will most certainly witness the departure of David Ospina, who has genuinely played a back-up role during his time at the club.
Turkish club Fenerbahce are said to have already held talks over a potential move for the former Nice man and the deal is likely to advance once Colombia returns from the summer World Cup in Russia.
Elsewhere, Emiliano Martinez has returned to the Gunners after an unfruitful loan spell with Getafe and Emery may have a choice to make between the Argentine and Matt Macey for the third-keeper role at the Emirates.
