BREAKING: Derby County Announce Signing Of Former Chelsea Left-Back Ashely Cole
Derby County have completed the signing of former Chelsea and England left-back Ashley Cole on a deal until the end of the season.
Cole, 38, is reunited with former Chelsea and international team-mate Frank Lampard, now the Derby boss.
Cole featured in 32 games for US Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy last term before leaving at the end of the year.
He made 384 Premier League appearances for Arsenal and Chelsea, and also played for Roma in Serie A.
London-born Cole was described by Derby County boss Lampard as the “best English left-back of the recent generation”, and has enjoyed a career laden with trophies.
Reacting to the signing, Lampard said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to secure Ashley’s services for the rest of the season.
“He’s a fantastic player, a quality left-back, and he also brings great experience to the dressing room.
“I know him very well from our time together at Chelsea, and with England, and I also know what he can bring to the group and the influence he will have.
“Ashley is in good shape, which doesn’t surprise me because he’s an excellent professional, and he will compete for a place in the side like every other player here.
He added: “I’ve made my feelings known over the last couple of days just how highly I think of Ashley and I have no doubt whatsoever he will be a positive addition to our squad.”
