Chelsea's goalkeeper wishlist this summer and highlighted his main strength. Frank Lampard authorised the signing after the poor form of Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The 26-year-old, whose transfer fee smashed that of a goalkeeper at £76million, has made a series of high profile mistakes. Veteran Willy Caballero remained Lampard's only reliable back-up to the Spaniard.
Chelsea's situation was so dire they named a retired Cech in their Premier League squad.But it was Cech, Chelsea's technical and performance adviser, who played a pivotal role in Mendy arriving at Stamford Bridge. "I was asked together with the goalkeeping department and the scouting department to prepare documents for the manager and give my advice on who would be my choice," Cech.
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