He was able to come out of retirement, the unprecedented club that almost captured Petr Cech

n a surprising turn of events, the French Ligue 2 club Dunkerque attempted to bring legendary goalkeeper Petr Cech out of retirement in December 2023. The Czech veteran, who hung up his gloves in 2019 after successful spells at Chelsea and Arsenal, was approached with an intriguing offer.

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Christophe Lollichon, the goalkeeping coach at Dunkerque and a former colleague of Cech, revealed the details of their conversation. "It was a crazy attempt," Lollichon told 'La Voix du Nord'. "I sent a message to Petr Cech and asked him to come to Dunkerque, after all, he's crazy too. Isn't he playing ice hockey now?"

The two had previously worked together at Rennes and Chelsea, forging a strong bond. Lollichon proposed a six-month contract that would have undoubtedly created a sensation in the football world. "It would have caused a huge stir," he admitted. "It wasn't possible, but beyond that, I dreamed of the possibility of working together again."

However, Cech's response was not what Lollichon had hoped for. "He replied with a smile, and then nothing. It was strange. I took it as if he was thinking about it. The next morning, he called me: 'Christophe, with my tendons like this, I won't be able to.'"

Despite the failed attempt, Lollichon's initiative highlights the enduring appeal of Petr Cech and the impact he had on the sport. While the Czech goalkeeper may have decided to hang up his boots for good, his legend lives on.