"Ashley Cole has been appointed as the head coach of the Serie B side Cesena. It is a first management role for the former Arsenal, Chelsea and England full-back, who has been developing as a coach since retiring from playing in 2019."
"Cole's positions have included working with Frank Lampard at Derby, Chelsea and Everton, with Wayne Rooney at Birmingham, and with England and the Football Association. Now the 45-year-old has made an unexpected move to Italy's second tier, taking over at Cesena, who are eighth in the table."
"Cole has signed a short-term deal until the end of June but with the option to extend upon the fulfilment of certain conditions. Cole will be assisted by the former Chelsea academy coach Jack Mesure."
Ashley Cole, the former Arsenal, Chelsea and England full-back, has been appointed as head coach of Cesena, an Italian Serie B club currently sitting eighth in the table. This represents Cole's first managerial position after retiring from professional football in 2019. He replaces Michele Mignani, who was sacked on Saturday. Cole has signed a short-term contract until the end of June with options to extend based on specific conditions. He brings extensive coaching experience from previous roles with Frank Lampard at Derby, Chelsea and Everton, Wayne Rooney at Birmingham, and with England and the Football Association. Jack Mesure, a former Chelsea academy coach, will serve as his assistant.
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