Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Defender Cole signs Chelsea deal

Ashley Cole
Cole scored in Chelsea's 3-0 Premier League win over Burnley

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has signed a new four-year contract which will tie him to Stamford Bridge until 2010.

The left-back, who has won 74 England caps, has made 135 appearances for Chelsea since joining from Arsenal in August 2006.

He has started the new season in impressive form, scoring in Chelsea's 3-0 win over Burnley on Saturday.

The move comes after Blues captain John Terry signed a new five-year contract at Stamford Bridge on Monday.

Cole has won the FA Cup twice and the League Cup once with Chelsea, as well as reaching the 2008 Champions League final where his side were beaten by Manchester United.

A statement on the Chelsea website said the club were "delighted" Cole had signed the new deal.

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