Cech confident of new Chelsea deal

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is adamant he is happy at Stamford Bridge and is hoping to extend his current contract in the new year.

It had been suggested recently that the Czech shot stopper’s future at Stamford Bridge could be in doubt, with Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas attempting to end speculation by announcing informal talks had begun over a new deal.

Cech admits Chelsea are currently focused on picking up as many points as possible over the busy Christmas period, but expects further discussions over his future to take place in the coming weeks.

“There are a lot of matches at this time of year so we are agreed that both sides will prepare for the negotiations and we will meet to resolve it when there is time for that,” Cech told isport.blesk.cz.

“The last few weeks have been hectic and over Christmas it will be even worse in that aspect. We will meet after New Year’s Day.”

“I have been here for eight years and I have been more or less a regular starter, so I’m more than happy.”

“Ever since I was a kid I wanted to be at a club that is 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.”

While the Czech international insists he is happy in west London, he admits it would be wrong to rule out the possibility of one day leaving the club for pastures new.

“You never know, everything happens fast in the football life. You can sign a 10-year contract and then leave after three years,” he added.

“I’m 29 and believe there is still time for a possible change.”

“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.”

“If I would like to try something new it would have to be a club of a similar level like Chelsea.”