Mourinho backs decision to sell Petr Cech to Arsenal

Jose Mourinho claims he supports Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich’s decision to sell Petr Cech to rivals Arsenal.

Cech spent 10 years as Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper but completed a move across London on Monday after falling behind Thibaut Courtois in Mourinho’s selection.

The Portuguese would have preferred Cech to stay, rather than strengthen a rival, but respected Abramovich’s decision to allow a distinguished servant to choose his next destination.