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Peter Cech finally joined up with his new Arsenal team-mates as the former Chelsea goalkeeper took part in a training session at London Colney on Friday.
The 33-year-old recently completed a £10million move across the capital after being given special dispensation by Blues owner Roman Abramovich to join a rival title challenger, despite reservations from manager Jose Mourinho.
The Czech Republic international has just returned from a family holiday in Sardinia and could make his competitive debut against his former club when the rivals go head-to-head in the Community Shield at Wembley on August 2.
Peter Cech takes part in a first training session after leaving Chelsea for Arsenal
The 33-year-old returned from holiday in Sardinia to get back to business at London Colney
The Czech Republic international moved across the capital after 11 trophy-laden years at Stamford Bridge
Cech is expected to make his debut against a Singapore Select XI on the club's pre-season tour
Cech could find himself coming up against his former club when Arsenal play Chelsea in Community Shield
Cech makes a save, with team-mate Mathieu Debuchy claiming they can win the title with him in the side
During his time at Stamford Bridge, Cech won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, the Champions League and Europa League.
However, he fell behind Thibaut Courtois in Mourinho's pecking order last season and decided to move across London in search for regular football.
Cech will compete Wojciech Szczesny and Emiliano Martinez in Singapore next week after being named in Arsene Wenger’s 27-player squad for the Barclays Asia Trophy.
The FA Cup winners face a Singapore Select XI team at the National Stadium on Wednesday, while fellow Premier League sides Stoke and Everton meet each other in a second match - with the winners will facing each other in the final on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy has hailed the signing of Cech and admitted the new No1 can help the Gunners win the Premier League this season.
'Petr is a very good keeper with massive experience,' he told the Arsenal official website. 'He has a lot of quality and is a complete goalkeeper.
'I think [Arsenal can challenge for the Premier League] and I hope so too. We have all the chance to win the Premier League.'
Cech speaks with kit man Paul Akers and goalkeeping coach Gerry Peyto (right) after getting his new gear
Cech takes a breather during a sun kissed training session as he prepares for the new challenge ahead
Blues owner Roman Abramovich allowed Cech to join title rivals, despite Jose Mourinho's reservations
Emiliano Martinez (left) and Cech of Arsenal take part in a typical goalkeeping practice drill
Cech was forced to leave Stamford Bridge after becoming second choice behind Thibaut Courtoius
Another player who believes Cech's arrival can transform Arsenal into genuine title challengers is former Chelsea legend and the Blues' highest ever goalscorer Frank Lampard.
Speaking to the Daily Express, he said: 'Arsenal signing Petr Cech is a big deal,” said the 37-year-old midfielder. “Cech is a world-class keeper and person and can help push Arsenal into the running next season.
'Arsenal weren’t a million miles away over the last few seasons. They are always challenging before falling just short but Cech going there, as John Terry said recently, will save them points.
'Manchester City and Chelsea will be challenging for the title once again. They remain favourites but Petr will make a difference.'
Cech posed with the Arsenal shirt for the first time while away in Prague on July 1
Cech, posing with Didier Drogba (left) and the Capital One Cup, won silverware in his final season at Chelsea
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