Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has confirmed that Napoli have bid for him this summer, but he insists he is committed to the Gunners.
The former Chelsea star ‘keeper has had a less than stellar 18 months with the North London side, and Arsenal were frequently linked with a new and younger goalkeeper for most of the season.
Now, Unai Emery’s men have added Germany international and former Bayer Leverkusen man Bernd Leno to their squad, seemingly ending Cech’s run as starting man at the Emirates.
While some fans have perceived Leno’s purchase as a move which pushes Cech out of the door, the Czech shot-stopper has declared his “future is at Arsenal”, despite interest from the Partenopei.
Napoli have seen goalkeepers Pepe Reina and Luigi Sepe leave this summer, and were targeting Cech as the more experienced option in a plan to sign a young ‘keeper and an older ‘keeper this summer.
Talking to reporters in the Czech Republic, Cech confirmed Napoli’s interest, reported by FootballItalia as saying:
There was interest from Napoli, it’s true, but my future is at Arsenal.
I am not thinking about a change of club. Now there are three in competition for the Arsenal gloves and I am ready.
