Tuesday , March 19 2024

Former England international Ashley Cole signs for Derby County!

English Championship side Derby County FC have bolstered their defensive options with the signing of vastly-experienced full-back Ashley Cole.

Cole, who is 38, has joined Derby on a contract which will run until the end of the 2018/19 season.

The former England defender, who has 107 international caps to his name at senior level, joins the Rams as a free agent following his recent departure from Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy.

Cole has amassed an impressive 682 appearances in club football and turned out for Arsenal FC, Crystal Palace, Chelsea FC, AS Roma and LA Galaxy during his illustrious playing career to date.

He is a former team-mate of Derby County manager Frank Lampard at both club and international level, with Chelsea FC and England, and will provide further competition in the left-back position.

A serial-winner in club football, Cole has three Premier League winners’ medals to his name while he has also lifted the FA Cup a record-breaking seven times – and the EFL Cup on one occasion.

Cole was also part of the Chelsea sides, alongside Lampard, that won the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.

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.”

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