Super Eagles star, Drogba, others pay tribute to former Chelsea teammate Petr Cech
- Three former Chelsea stars have paid tributes to their former teammate Petr Cech
- The 36-year-old goalie recently announced he will retire at the end of the season
- Didier Drogba, Mikel Obi, Thibaut Courtois and Ike Casillas all sent the messages
Two African legends Didier Drogba and Mikel Obi sent a heartfelt message to their former teammate Petr Cech after he announced his retirement from football at the end of the season.
The ex-Czech international officially made it public he will be hanging his gloves at the end of the current season after 15 years in the Premier League.
The 36-year-old who won many trophies with Drogba and Mikel during their spell at Stamford Bridge was showered with accolades by the two west African stars on their respective Instagram handles.
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Drogba said: "I would need Millions of words to describe you, your good heart, your professionalisms and winning mentality but one picture summarise it all.
"Thank you my Hero for having Golden Hands and Heart.
"Man saved three pens and run into me like I’m a legend.
"What a career you’re gonna end in few months.
"Love to the family."
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On the other hand, Mikel said: "It has been an honour to have played and won so many trophies with you."
Both Drogba and Mikel won Premier League titles and FA Cups with veteran goalkeeper including the famous 2011/12 Champions League triumph.
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FC porto shot-stopper Iker Casillas and Real Madrid number one and former Chelsea teammate Thibaut Courtois also paid their tributes to Cech.
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported Chelsea legend Petr Cech is set to draw the curtains at the end of this season after 20-years in the round leather game.
The present Arsenal captain announced his retirement plan after spending almost four years at the Emirates and 11 seasons at Stamford Bridge.
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