Petr Sech is the latest remnant of a previous regime to make way for new powers, stepping down from his position as technocrat. the director According to an exclusive Telegraph report, the consultant is leaving Chelsea for the second time. (Update: Now official.) Our legendary goalkeeper returned in 2019 and has been in that vaguely defined advisory role ever since.
I always thought that this role would eventually evolve into being our technical or sports director, but that wasn’t really happening with Marina Granovskia in charge and obviously, that certainly isn’t happening with Todd Boehli now. running the show.
Reportedly, Boehly had asked ech to at least stay through the transfer window, but ech “felt the timing was right”. So it’s a bit sad, in terms of losing ech’s expertise and advice, and seeing a club veteran leave.
“It has been a great privilege to have played this role at Chelsea for the past three years. With the club’s new ownership, I feel now is the right time for me to part ways. I am delighted that the club is now under new owners. With is in an excellent shape, and I am confident of its future success on and off the pitch.
-Peter Sech; Source: Chelsea FC
Change was always going to be inevitable following a club ownership change, but hopefully we are making the right call for this to change rapidly.
Best of luck to Petr in whatever comes next, and good luck with Todd & Co., as well as leading Chelsea into a new era.
“Peter is an important member of the Chelsea family. We understand his decision to step down and thank him for his contribution as a mentor and his commitment to the club and our community. We wish him all the best.”
—Todd Boehly; Source: Chelsea FC