Former England national Ashley Cole was given a warm welcome by AS Roma fans as he landed at Fiumicino airport. Full Story: Former England defender Ashley Cole has signed a two-year deal with AS Roma after leaving Chelsea at the end of last season, the Italian club said in a statement on Monday. The 33-year-old free agent will earn 2.3 million euros ($3.14 million) a year, according to local media. Roma, back in the Champions League after finishing runners-up to Juventus in Serie A last term, announced Cole's arrival in the Italian capital for a medical by publishing a photo of the left back on their Twitter feed with the message "Welcome to Rome, Ashley". Cole was met at Fiumicino airport by a scrum of reporters and chanting fans. He had eight trophy-laden years at Stamford Bridge, winning the Premier League, Champions League and Europa League, as well as four FA Cup titles. Cole also earned 107 caps in 13 years as an England player but retired from international football af... ( More) | 
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