The goalkeeper has been heavily linked with Arsenal after spending the season as Thibaut Courtois' understudy, but his boss insists that the 32-year-old is going nowhere
Cech's agent, Viktor Kolar, revealed that he and his client have been in talks with "interested parties" about the goalkeer's next move, after a season in which the 32-year-old has started only five Premier League matches.
But Mourinho insists he wants to hold onto the Czech Republic international, who is a transfer target for Arsenal.
"I have to say, yes, I am optimistic that he can be here next year," the Portuguese coach told reporters.
"I keep saying the same. I want my best players, Petr is one of my best players. I would like him to stay.
"I don't know if it's absolutely true what the agent is saying. Maybe it is but he has a contract with Chelsea and we have an important say in his decision."
Cech lost his position as Chelsea's No.1 following the return of Thibaut Courtois after a hugely successfull three-year loan spell at Atletico Madrid.
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