OFFICIAL: Ashley Cole reunited with Lampard at Derby

Ashley Cole played for MLS outfit LA Galaxy last season, featuring 32 times, as the side narrowly lost out on a place in the close season play-offs. The left full back has also played for Serie A side AS Roma, after a making 384 Premier League appearances between spells at Arsenal and Chelsea respectively.

A former England international, with 107 caps to his name, Cole has enjoyed a trophy-laden career across the globe. He boasts three Premier League crowns, seven FA Cups, a League Cup, a Europa League and a Champions League within his personal honours list. 

Cole's new manager, and former Chelsea team mate, Frank Lampard has expressed his delight at recruiting the experienced left back. At 38 years of age, Cole will become the oldest player to feature in the Championship this season. However manager Lampard is certain that Cole can be a very effective signing.

 

January 21, 2019

Lampard told the 'DerbyCountyFC' website: "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."

The Derby boss continued: "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. 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."

Cole joins Derby County with the side pushing for promotion to the Premier League; they currently sit sixth in the standings after a victory over Reading on Saturday.