Petr Cech leaves Chelsea as Maxwell and Edwards linked with senior role

Petr Cech said of his Chelsea exit: ‘With the club under new ownership, I feel now is the right time for me to step aside.’ Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA

Chelsea’s revolution under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital is starting to gather pace after Petr Cech became the latest figure to leave the club.

Cech’s decision to quit his role as technical and performance adviser came after talks with Boehly, who is leading the pursuit of new signings, and has added to the sense of upheaval around Stamford Bridge. Boehly, the new co-controlling owner, has already agreed to replace Bruce Buck as chairman and has stepped in as interim sporting director following confirmation of Marina Granovskaia’s departure last week.