Ashley Cole, new Cesena coach

the english Ashley Cole, former player of Arsenal, Chelsea or Romaamong others, has signed as new coach of Cesena, Serie B teamsecond Italian category, in what will be its first solo adventure on the bench

“Cesena FC announces the appointment of Ashley Cole as first team coach. “The new coach has signed a contract until June 30, 2026, with the option to extend it subject to certain conditions,” reported the ‘bianconero’ club.

The new coach has signed a contract until June 30, 2026, with the option to extend subject to certain conditions

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It will be the first time who is in charge of a team alone, although he has experience in ambitious projects. In 2021, joined the coaching staff of the England under 21 teamand between 2022 y 2023was second coach of Frank Lampard in the Everton and the Chelseaand of Wayne Rooney in it Birmingham City.

Afterwards, returned to the English Football Federation, first like assistant of Lee Carsleyin front of the under 21 team, and then, between August and November 2024, as second coach of the selection absolute of England.

They are first match with the Cesena it will be this same Tuesday March 17 against Mantova. Cole inherits a team that He hasn’t won since last February 6, but still in play-off positions for promotion to Serie A.