Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Ashley Cole signs for LA Galaxy

Stateside: Cole has completed a move to the LA Galaxy
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James Benge27 January 2016

The LA Galaxy have announced the signing of former Chelsea and Arsenal defender Ashley Cole on a free.

Cole, 35, was released by Roma earlier this month after being left out of the Italian side’s first-team squad at the start of the season.

He will now link up with former England team-mate Steven Gerrard, Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan as the Galaxy look to improve upon their worst league season since 2008, having been knocked out in the first round of the MLS playoffs by the Seattle Sounders.

“Ashley is one of the world’s most successful defenders and has played at the highest level of competition throughout his career,” said Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena.

“He can provide our defence with valuable experience. We look forward to his contribution to our club this season.”

Cole had been linked with a move to Aston Villa last month but will join the likes of Frank Lampard, Kaka and Didier Drogba among the global stars playing out the twilight of their career stateside.

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