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title: "Cech to leave Arsenal on a free next summer"
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published: "2018-09-20T08:52:07Z"
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# Cech to leave Arsenal on a free next summer

Petr Cech is looking increasingly likely to leave Arsenal on a free transfer at the end of the season, according to reports.

[Football London report](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/arsenal-news-live-ramsey-cech-15175096) that the goalkeeper, who has one year remaining on his contract at the club, is unlikely to be given a new deal.

Bernd Leno was signed this summer as his long-term replacement, but the German has been unable to dislodge the experienced shot-stopper.

Cech has been a mainstay this season, but Leno is now expected to get his chance to impress in the Europa League and could take a claim for the number one spot.

![Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1026248414.jpg)

There have been concerns about Cech’s position as number one among fans, but Unai Emery has kept faith in him this season.

The former Chelsea goalkeeper made some high-profile errors last season under Arsene Wenger and has been seen to struggle with Emery’s demands of playing out from the back.