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The iempo Legend V Black vastly-experienced 33-year-old goalkeeper has agreed a 'long-term contract' at the Emirates Stadium.
With Thibaut Courtois having excelled in his first season as Chelsea number one, Cech has opted to end an 11-year stay at Stamford Bridge that saw him make just under 500 appearances for the club and win a host of major trophies, including the UEFA Champions League in 2012 and UEFA Europa League in 2013.
Colombia's David Ospina finished last term as Arsene Wenger's first-choice stopper in the Premier League after Pole Wojciech Szczesny fell out of favour, although the latter was preferred in cup competitions and formed part of the side that defeated Aston Villa to win the FA Cup.Arsenal manager Wenger said: "Petr Cech is a player that I have admired for a long time and I am very pleased that he has decided to join us.
"He has proven over many seasons that he is one of the outstanding keepers in the world and he will add great strength to our squad."
Cech added: "I'm really excited about joining Arsenal Football Club and can't wait to join up for pre-season.
"I have the same commitment to football, the same motivation and the same hunger for success as I had at the beginning of my career, and I love the challenges brought by the top-quality players you face while http://www.nikecristianoronaldoshoes.co.uk/ playing in the Premier League.
"When Arsene Wenger spoke to me about his ambitions for this club, and how he saw me as part of this team, the decision was clear."
A Chelsea statement paid tribute Tiempo Legend V White to Cech, Mercurial Victory CR7 UK who kept a record 228 clean sheets for the club after joining from Rennes in 2004.
It read: "Chelsea Football Club thanks Petr for his fantastic service over the past 11 years, and in particular for his immense contribution to our success in that time."In an open letter to Chelsea fans, Cech revealed that time spent on the sidelines made him appreciate how much he desired regular first-team football and he was grateful to Abramovich - who financed his signing in July 2004 - for helping the move to Arsenal go through.
"The limited playing time gave me the chance to refresh and rest mentally as well as make me realise just how much I enjoy playing football at the highest level, because I missed it badly and every game day I Mercurial Superfly CR7 Black was not involved,  Cech said.
"That's why I spoke to Mr Abramovich about me staying in the Premier League and I'd like to thank him from the bottom of my heart for his support in this matter. It means so much to me because without him, Chelsea Football Club would not be where it is now. He deserves huge credit for what he has done for the club and for all of us."
Cech won every major honour in English football at Chelsea and he envisaged closing his career with the club.
"I thought this would never happen but it is time for me to say goodbye to Chelsea Football Club," he said. "The club I have lived every single minute for since joining in July 2004, the club in which I thought I'd hang my gloves and boots one day and finish my career. But life doesn't always turn out the way you think it will.
"Since 2004 it has been an incredible journey with so many highs and not many lows. We have managed to win every single English trophy as well as the Europa League and the biggest of all - Champions League. Looking back at all the achievements, including our first ever [Premier League and FA Cup] double in 2010, back-to-back titles in 2005 and 2006, and multiple EPL and FA Cup wins, I couldn't be more proud!! As a team we made history together!! 
Paying tribute to Chelsea's fans, Cech added: "I did everything for you and you gave me your love back. I'll never forget it. It will stay with me forever. We will meet again but this time I will be in the other goal - I hope you will remember our history and understand it is time for me to begin a new adventure.
"I wish everybody at Chelsea Football Club all the best for the new season and for the future. Thank you for an incredible 11 years."
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