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Former England international Ashley Cole has arrived in Italy ahead of his protracted move to Roma.
The 33-year-old is a free agent after being released by Premier League side Chelsea at the end of last season.
Reports suggested last night that Cole will meet with club officials to finalise a two-year deal.
The Serie A side have posted a picture of Cole arriving in Rome on their official Twitter account this morning.
Welcome to Rome, Ashley! @TheRealAC3 pic.twitter.com/wv00DuLINc
— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) July 7, 2014
Cole spent eight years at Chelsea after joining from Arsenal in 2006.
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