Ashley Cole greeted by Roma fans at airport ahead of free transfer move to Serie A giants from Chelsea.


Roma welcomes former Chelsea and England defender Ashley Cole before his proposed move to the Serie A runners-up

Ashley Cole greeted by Roma fans at airport ahead of free transfer move to Serie A giants from Chelsea
Warm welcome: Roma fans greet the arrival of Ashley Cole Photo: SGP
Roma fans have flocked to the airport to greet the arrival of former England left-back Ashley Cole ahead of his move to the Serie A giants.
Cole is expected to complete a free transfer later today following his release by Chelsea. The Giallorossi have offered the 33 year-old a two-year deal.
Upon his arrival, Roma posted a photo on their official Twitter feed, with the message: "Welcome to Rome, Ashley!".
The defender left Arsenal in May 2006 as part of a deal which saw William Gallas join the Gunners, and spent eight seasons with Chelsea, during which he won the Champions League, Europa League, Premier League and four FA Cups.
Cole also earned 107 England caps, but announced his retirement from international football ahead of the World Cup after he was left out of Roy Hodgson's squad for the finals in Brazil.

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