The biggest transfer saga of this summer (actually, an extension from last summer) was over yesterday with Ashley Cole, the best left back in England, making his long awaited move to Chelsea... He now joins his England team mates Terry, Lampard and Joe Cole at Chelsea. The saga that started last year with Chelsea and Cole, both accused of breaching the laws by meeting unlawfully over a transfer deal with both Chelsea and Cole fined ended well for both the parties after Cole signed at the dotted line. Cole will continue to wear the Number 3 jersey that he wears for England and the number that he wore at Arsenal. Cole was the last but the most awaited signing for Chelsea before the close of transfer window. The signing was like everything from a Hollywood flick with the status of this agreement not being clear until the last moment. Ashley Cole was exchanged for William Gallas, who joined Arsenal, and 5 million pounds. Ashley Cole was one of the most sought after player by Jose Mourinho and now his signing gives Jose the option of having 2 people for each position so that he can carry on his work uninterrupted even if a few of his players are injured. Cole is expected to be unveiled early next week as he is away on duty for England against Andora and Macedonia over the weekend and midweek. He is expected to play his first match for the blues next weekend at home to Charlton. He is expected to make an immediate impact and settle into his role fairly quickly. Let us all hope that Cole does a good job at Chelsea to help us retain the premiership and also possibly help us win the Champions League. All the best Cole. Welcome to the best club in the world... :)
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