Ashley Cole landed in Italy on Monday ahead of joining Serie A side Roma and has agreed to a huge pay-cut to join the Italian giants. It is understood the left-back, who was released by Chelsea, has agreed a two-year deal worth a basic £1.8million per season (around £35,000 a week), though the contract is believed to be loaded with incentive-based wage increments. There is also an option for a third season. Done deal: Cole signing his two-year deal after leaving Chelsea New start: The former England defender was a free agent after leaving Chelsea Happy man: Cole takes a selfie with the Roma shirt after being presented to the media
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Cole has agreed two-year deal worth a basic £35,000 a week with Serie A giants
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Bonuses will push earnings up to around £80,000 a week for former England defender
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The 33-year-old was earning around £200,000 a week at Chelsea until he was released
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Dubbed 'Cashley' after he left Arsenal in 2006 over wage dispute, the Gunners offered £55,000 instead of the desired £60,000 per week
Popular: The former @placeholder defender was mobbed by fans as he touched down in Italy