Ashley Cole has announced his retirement at the age of 38, bringing to an end a 20-year playing career.

He bows out as one of the most decorated players in the history of the domestic game, as well as the most-capped full-back in England's history.

Announcing his decision on Sky Sports, Cole said: "After hard consideration, it's time to hang my boots up and look towards my next chapter, which will hopefully be coaching."

"As a young kid, I never expected to play one game or be a professional. Looking back, to be able to say I played in World Cups, Champions League finals, being lucky enough to lift Premier League titles - it's a young kid's dream.

"I fulfilled my dream and now I look to the future, hopefully as a great coach."

Cole established himself as one of the best defenders in the country at Arsenal, winning three FA Cups and two Premier League titles - his second as part of the famous Invincibles side in 2004.


He then made a controversial move to Chelsea in 2006 after a contract dispute with the Gunners. Cole infamously described in his book how their offer of £55,000-a-week left him "trembling with anger".

However, he continued to lift trophies at Stamford Bridge, winning another Premier League title, the Champions League, the League Cup and the Europa League.

Cole also claimed another four FA Cups with the Blues, making him the most successful player in the history of the competition.

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Reminds me of our childhood at Opomulero Secondary School Ibadan.

Well done Ashiru

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Reminds me of our childhood at Opomulero Secondary School Ibadan.

Well done Ashiru

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Since C. Ronaldo twisted Ashley's spinal cord, he has been unable to redeem his career

E don try

How emotional I become when I just realize this evening that I haven't been seeing post from the moniker "Hungerbad" anymore...


RIP legend... You will always be remembered!...

He came to Chelsea to win it all

him don try him own way. enjoy the rest of your life, Ashley Nwosu

Ovoko! Good lick

Nice one, the Baba achieved many more to enjoy

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Chelsea fc will never forget you

The guy was good. Gudu gudu gudu.

When derby no gree....... Clubs not calling his phone.... Nah retirement remain..........

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Him retire 6 years ago.....

Great o
That Ronaldo dribble that year sha

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Samanza89:
How emotional I become when I just realize this evening that I haven't been seeing post from the moniker "Hungerbad" anymore...


RIP legend... You will always be remembered!...

Legend for your village abi?

Look at his big flat head like Omo Igbo.

Regarded as 'CASHley' Cole after his dramatic want away from Arsenal

Good luck... but done rush come to coach Chelsea as Lampard.

congratulations bro

Weldon Ashley, football world will never forget you soon.
I remember your days back then in Arsenal FC, Crystal Palace on loan, Chelsea, Roma, LA Galaxy and Derby County.

Enjoy your retirement Ashley Cole.

Samanza89:
How emotional I become when I just realize this evening that I haven't been seeing post from the moniker "Hungerbad" anymore...


RIP legend... You will always be remembered!...

Oh is he dead? Sad..

MrWTF:
Legend for your village abi?

Just keep quiet if you never knew him. You lack decorum for attempting to speak ill of the dead... Especially someone as great as hungerbad

Thank you Mourinho for giving us this wonderful guy. I woke on that beautiful day after Transfer Window, I went to Unilorin SUB to relax and I read that wonderful news that Ashley Cole is now Chelsea player and Chelsea gave Arsenal William Galas + 5million pounds in exchange. It was a tough transfer. I think FA had to give Chelsea and Arsenal extra 2hours after the Window has closed.

there's time for everything. Time to born,excel,marry/ die..Use ur time/youthful well so dat you'll NOT REGRET

Samanza89:
How emotional I become when I just realize this evening that I haven't been seeing post from the moniker "Hungerbad" anymore...


RIP legend... You will always be remembered!...

Dude are u serious

Ashley, thank you for the great memories.
All the best to you in your future endeavors.