Ashley Cole has landed in Rome ahead of his move to Serie A side Roma. The former Chelsea defender is due to sign a two-year contract with the Italian club after becoming a free agent this summer. Cole was mobbed by Italian fans at the airport as the club's official Twitter account posted a picture of Cole at Rome airport and wrote, 'Welcome to Rome, Ashley!' VIDEO Scroll down to watch Ashley Cole in Nike promo: You must stay hungry and focused Video courtesy of www.ForzaRoma.info No keeping him in the shade: Cole landing in Rome ahead of his move to Serie A side Roma
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Former England defender arrives in Italian capital on Monday
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Cole will complete a medical with the club and hold further contract talks
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Ex-England, Chelsea and Arsenal left back has agreed a two-year deal, according to Italian media
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The 33-year-old was released by Chelsea at the end of last season
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