England international defender Ashley Cole said on Wednesday that he wants to end his career at Chelsea and was full of praise for new manager Andre Villas-Boas. Cole, 31, who has been linked with moves abroad to escape the media limelight, is only two years younger than the Portuguese, but the left-back said that had definite benefits. \"We have a young manager who is somewhat on the same wavelength with the players. This is wonderful to the team,\" said Cole, who is rated one of the best players in the world in his position. \"When we train and if we are tired the manager will stop the training and move on to other things to add spice to our training sessions. This has been good and we have come on fine so far.\" The London team arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Monday to kick off their 15-day Asia tour. They play a Malaysian side Thursday. Cole described Chelsea as \"a fantastic club that can win titles at all levels.\" \"It was disappointing last season although we came close only to fall at crucial stages. We hope to win something in the new season. I want to end my playing career with Chelsea. \"There are still many more years of football in me and I want to be part of Chelsea as this is the club that can pose a threat to all the big names in the game at all levels.\" Villas-Boas on Monday vowed to lead the club to an elusive Champions League title at the first attempt, dismissing suggestions his squad of superstars are past their prime. Striker Nicolas Anelka, 32, who has been linked with moves LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls, said he was not planning on going anywhere. \"I still have a one-year contract with Chelsea and want to give my best to the team in all competitions. I can still play an important part for the team. \"There will be challenges for us to do well in the English Premier League and also in all other competitions,\" Anelka said in the steamy Malaysian capital, adding his under pressure strike partner Fernando Torres \"is coming on fine\".
GMT 22:55 2018 Tuesday ,23 January
Manchester United retain world's richest club statusGMT 05:19 2018 Saturday ,20 January
Man City midfielder Fernandinho signs contract extension to 2020GMT 13:46 2018 Friday ,19 January
Borussia Dortmund deny contact with Arsenal for Pierre-Emerick AubameyangGMT 13:38 2018 Thursday ,18 January
Chelsea edge into FA Cup fourth round, Bournemouth rockedGMT 10:38 2018 Thursday ,18 January
Arsenal 'target' Malcom faces rap over videoGMT 07:49 2018 Tuesday ,16 January
Football: Giggs set to be named as Wales bossGMT 07:08 2018 Monday ,15 January
Sevilla let Real off hook with Alaves defeatGMT 07:02 2018 Saturday ,13 January
Everton in talks to sign Arsenal's WalcottMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor