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Petr Cech 'to be offered coaching role' after decision to retire

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Petr Cech and Didier Drogba pose with the FA Cup trophy [Courtesy]

Petr Cech will be offered the chance to return 'home' to Chelsea when he calls time on his playing career at the end of the season.

The 36 year-old announced his intention to call time on a 20-year career on Tuesday, saying he had "achieved everything I set out to achieve" in football.

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