From his debut in '99 with Arsenal to reaching the top of Europe with Chelsea, Ashley Cole enjoyed a career of success over the past 20 years, but has decided to hang up his boots. In an interview with Sky Sport UK, he announced his retirement from football. Below are his comments and thoughts on his future.
"After thinking about it for a long time, the time has come to say good-bye. I am already thinking about the next chapter. I want to coach. I realized my dreams and now I look to the future, hoping to become a great manager. It was incredible. As a boy I never would have expected to play in a match or to be a professional."
