Joe Cole

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Cole swapped West Ham for Chelsea in August 2003, signing for £6.6million. The gifted midfielder was tipped for stardom from boyhood and hasn't disappointed. A prodigious talent, he emerged as a key figure in the Hammers' first team, possessing a full repertoire of tricks and often a driving force with his all-action displays. A product of the West Ham youth system, he clinched a place in England's 2002 and 2006 World Cup squads and is a regular starter in the Chelsea team.

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Chelsea are desperate to keep soon to be out-of-contract midfielder Joe Cole, according to assistant manager Ray Wilkins. Cole's future at Stamford Bridge has come under the spotlight in recent days following reports of a breakdown in negotiations over a new contract. The 28-year-old midfielder's current deal runs out at the end of the campaign. "I know we as a management group are desperate... [more»]

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is adamant that Joe Cole will still be at Stamford Bridge next season. The England international is out of contract at the end of this season, fuelling speculation that he will be heading out of the club in the summer. But after confirming that the former West Ham United midfielder would not be featuring in the FA Cup fourth round clash against Preston North... [more»]

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck believes an agreement will be reached with Joe Cole to extend his contract beyond the end of the current season. Cole, 28, is out of contract at the end of the campaign and could leave the Blues on a free transfer. However, Buck is confident that an agreement with the former West Ham United starlet will be reached to keep him at Stamford Bridge. "I am personally a... [more»]

Chelsea head coach Carlo Ancelotti has offered his support to Liverpool counterpart Rafael Benitez, who has come under pressure following a recent run of poor results. Ancelotti believes that the Spaniard will turn things around at Anfield, having locked horns with Benitez in two Champions League finals during his time in charge at AC Milan. The Italian told reporters: "It can happen that some... [more»]

Chelsea have revealed that negotiations with Joe Cole over tying the midfielder down to a new Stamford Bridge contract have started. The 27-year-old England international has proved his fitness following almost ten months on the sidelines with a serious knee ligament injury and the Blues are now keen to extend a contract which expires in the summer. "Joe's looking to negotiate his new contract... [more»]