Source: Daily_Mail
Ashley Cole wants move to Barcelona or Real Madrid
ShareAshley Cole has reportedly set his sights on a move to Spain as he makes plans for the end of his career.[LNB]The Chelsea star believes he has one last big move in him and has targeted a switch to either Barcelona or Real Madrid.[LNB]Cole, 30, still has more than two years to run on his ?120,000-a-week deal at Stamford Bridge.[LNB] Big ideas: Ashley Cole is rumoured to be considering a move to Spain[LNB]A source close to the footballer told The Mirror: 'Ashley has told friends he sees his future abroad and he wants to persuade [ex-wife] Cheryl to come with him.[LNB]'It all boils down to what Cheryl wants, but the early signs are she would be up for the idea.'[LNB]The England international would only expect a 'small' pay rise to ?150,000 a week at Real Madrid - but his take-home pay would be substantially higher due to the tax rules in Spain.[LNB] Reunited? Cole could link up with former boss Jose Mourinho[LNB]Real boss Jose Mourinho, who managed Cole at Chelsea, was strongly linked with a reunion last summer.[LNB]But then Stamford Bridge supremo Carlo Ancelotti ruled out a move and Cole remained in London.[LNB]Rated at around ?25million and widely considered to be the best left-back in the world, Cole would not be without his suitors if he does decide to up sticks.[LNB] Chelsea's 24-carat winner: Villas-Boas is 33 and never played the game professionally... but he's the main manChelsea close in on ?26.5m Falcao: Porto striker accepts ?5m-a-year deal in principleNext stop Chelsea? Neymar celebrates Copa Libertadores win in Santos swan songAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Jose Mourinho, Ashley Cole, Carlo Ancelotti Places: Madrid, London, Barcelona, Spain, United Kingdom
