Twitter Reacts as Petr Cech Reportedly Leaves Chelsea for Arsenal

There's only so long that a world-class goalkeeper such as Petr Cech can keep a bench warm, which is why the Czech shot-stopper has been linked with a potential move across town to Arsenal for several weeks. On Monday afternoon, the Daily Mail reported that Chelsea's former No. 1 had formally made the move:

Despite any official confirmation, the reported deal provoked a great deal of discussion on Twitter, with Gunners fans wasting no time in showing their delight—and in poking fun at the Premier League champions:

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Wooo Petr Cech's definitely a great signing man!

— Syamil (@SyyamilAsyraf) June 22, 2015"

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Petr Cech is the biggest signing of the summer! Fantastic signing

— Jason AFC (@JasonJhuti) June 22, 2015"

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Welcome to a proper football club, Petr Cech. Here we drive Ferrari's and Lamborghini's,not buses. #WelcomeToArsenal pic.twitter.com/iYFpr4gFbo

— Mo Amali (@moamali) June 22, 2015"

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Image of Eden Hazard impersonating Petr Cech to try and join Arsenal. Very cheeky @hazardeden10 pic.twitter.com/ns3NGiobTB

— #CechMate (@Kawserinho) June 22, 2015"

Apparently, the situation also pleased Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger:

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Arsene Wenger reacts to signing Petr Cech... https://t.co/ArCQVSzCsx

— Football Vines (@FootballVines) June 22, 2015"

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DONE DEAL: Arsenal has agreed Personal Terms with worldclass player.Great signing See Here -> http://t.co/ILddhlpz62 pic.twitter.com/61bxyeOvC0

— Troll Football (@Troll__Football) June 22, 2015"

Wenger's Chelsea counterpart, however, wasn't shown to be quite so delighted...

Since Cesc Fabregas spurned a return to the Emirates in favour of Stamford Bridge, Chelsea fans have sung an anti-Arsenal "magic hat" song (NSFW sample here). Arsenal fans immediately took the opportunity to turn the tables, with Cech's head guard giving the analogy a helpful boost: 

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OOOHHH PETR CECH IS MAGIC, HE WEARS A MAGIC HAT, HE COULD'VE STAYED AT CHELSEA BUT HE SAID I NEED TO PLAY FIRST TEAM FOOTBALL.

— Sid. (@VaraneBhaat) June 22, 2015"

Understandably, plenty of Chelsea fans were unhappy with the situation:

"

Best of luck @PetrCech . You'll always be one of us. #CFC #KTBFFH pic.twitter.com/wlWLrsDzFa

— Aimin Aisa (@AiminAisa) June 22, 2015"

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Goodbye @PetrCech pic.twitter.com/6J1dNrf0OJ

— Mo (@Jokerinho) June 22, 2015"

However, to their credit, many Blues supporters wished Cech well in his new endeavour:

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Goodbye Petr Cech. Thank you for the memories. There's no shame in stepping down in class to keep on playing. pic.twitter.com/TsjIehnN95

— Mark Worrall (@gate17marco) June 22, 2015"

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Though I'm not happy, I could never hate @PetrCech & Frank Lampard after everything they've done for this club. Legends

— Chelsea Tweet (@BigKurtZouma) June 22, 2015"

The move inspired some top-drawer banter and memes:

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Why Arsenal wanted Petr Cech so badly... https://t.co/ZUeJapSJwc

— Football Vines (@FootballVines) June 22, 2015"

Many were also quick to recirculate Chelsea captain John Terry's comments about the potential effect of having Cech between the sticks: 

One man who may not be particularly happy about Cech's move to North London is current Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who was the subject of much ridicule: 

"

When you hear Arsenal have signed Petr Cech... pic.twitter.com/0LJDzRPbTM

— Football Funnys (@FootballFunnys) June 22, 2015"

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Szczesny getting some practice at his new job before Cech arrives pic.twitter.com/RgmLigbbIi

— Ǵ (@Gxroud) June 20, 2015"

To make the deal even more interesting, Cech's debut for the Gunners could be against some very familiar faces:

Suddenly, the Community Shield just got very interesting.