Ashley Cole wants to finish his career in Europe out of respect for Chelsea's fans after confirming that he has played his last game for them.
Although Cole could stay in the Barclays Premier League, he wants to move away from England after failing to agree a new deal at Stamford Bridge.
AC Milan, who finished eighth in Serie A last season, are among a number of clubs interested in the former England left back, including Monaco, who who could offer him a massive tax-free contract.
Cole's £130,000-a-week deal at Chelsea has come to an end and he is available on a free transfer.
A move to Real Madrid, where former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is preparing for the Champions League final, was Cole's preferred option but it appears his chances have receded after it emerged that Brazil left back Marcelo and Portugal defender Fabio Coentrao will stay next season.
At 33 Cole wants first-team football next season and he will decide his future when he returns from his summer holiday.
Tottenham, who are desperate for a left-sided defender, would take him and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said in December he would be prepared to see Cole return to the club, but the former England left back, who quit international football when he was overlooked for the World Cup squad in Brazil, does not want to join one of Chelsea's rivals.
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Ashley Cole eyes summer move away from England out of respect for Chelsea's fans
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