Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech confirms talks over new contract but refuses to rule out leaving Stamford Bridge in the future

The 29-year-old has spent seven years with the west London outfit and is set to extend his stay further under Andre Villas-Boas, but remains keen on a move elsewhere in the future

5 Jan 2012 15:12:00

By Jake Watson

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Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has confirmed he is in talks with the club over a new contract, but has refused to rule out a move away from the Blues at some point in the future.

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The Czech Republic international has spent seven years at Stamford Bridge since his move in July 2004, and looks to be extending his stay in west London under boss Andre Villas-Boas.

"Yes, I think [I will sign a new deal] and we will not have a problem," he told the London Evening Standard.

"There are a lot of matches at this time of year so we agreed [before Christmas] that both sides would prepare for the negotiations and meet to resolve it when there is time for that.

"The last few weeks have been hectic and we [agreed] to meet after New Year's Day.

"I have been here for seven years and I have been more or less a regular starter, so I'm more than happy to stay.

"Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to be at a club who are among the best in the world.

"Chelsea are in the world's top competition, so I have no reason to leave. I would like to see myself staying here."

With the club in a period of transition, and a number of senior players seemingly surplus to requirements, Cech has insisted he has no intention of leaving Chelsea just yet, but may consider a move away in the future.

"It is difficult to leave the best league in the world and if you take a look around, you will not see many teams of Chelsea's category that would be looking to sign a new goalkeeper," Cech added.

"If I would like to try something new, then it would have to be a club of a similar level to Chelsea.

"You never know, everything happens fast in the football life. You can sign a 10-year contract with a club and then end up leaving after three years.

"I'm 29-years-old and I believe that there is still time for a possible change."

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