Official: Ashley Cole appointed as new Cesena coach

Former Roma defender Ashley Cole has officially been appointed as the new coach of Serie B side Cesena, his first major management role.

It had been reported last night that Cole was already on Italian soil to discuss the deal with the club owners, and today he made it official.

His contract runs to June 30, with an option to renew if certain conditions are met.

Cesena sacked Michele Mignani after two seasons in the job following a 2-2 draw with Frosinone, which left them in eighth place in Italy’s second division.