Petr Cech, the veteran Arsenal and Czech Republic keeper, has become a brand ambassador for German kit manufacturer Puma, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

The deal follows the expiry of his long-standing agreement with rival firm Adidas, and will see the goalkeeper wear Puma-branded gloves and boots during matchdays.

Puma branding will also appear on the player's distinctive protective headgear.

Puma currently acts as main kit supplier of Cech's Premier League side Arsenal, with teammates Santi Cazorla, Olivier Giroud, Nacho Monreal and Hector Bellerin also signed to the manufacturer.