Ashley Cole has joined LA Galaxy after his contract at Roma was terminated by mutual consent.
Cole, who won four league titles, seven FA Cups and the Champions League during his time with Arsenal and Chelsea, joined Roma on a two-year deal as a free agent in July 2014, but last appeared in a 0-0 league draw at Chievo in March last year.
“Ashley is one of the world’s most successful defenders and has played at the highest level of competition throughout his career,” the Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena told the club website. “He can provide our defence with valuable experience. We look forward to his contribution to our club this season.”
Cole signed with Arsenal in 1998 and went on to make 228 appearances, winning two league titles and three FA Cups and being a vital component of the unbeaten 2003-04 team known as “The Invincibles”.
He moved to Chelsea in 2006 where he won two more titles, the Champions League trophy and four FA Cups and became one of England’s most-capped players with over 107 appearances for his country.
The 35-year-old will join another former England veteran Steven Gerrard at Galaxy, who begin their MLS season on 6 March against DC United.
