Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea ace Ashley Cole will NOT be leaving Roma for Crystal Palace
ASHLEY COLE will not be leaving Serie A club Roma in the January transfer window as his agent slammed suggestions the former England defender has been lined up to join Crystal Palace.
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Cole's agent, David Manasseh, said the rumours were "disgraceful" and "gave fans false hope."
The former Chelsea left back moved to Italy on a free transfer last summer, but has found himself left out of recent squads by coach Rudi Garcia who has preferred Greek full-back Jose Holebas.
Palace have been linked, but Manasseh, managing director of the Stellar Group, drew a line through their interest.
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Ashley Cole will not be leaving Roma for Crystal Palace
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"Ashley is loving life in Italy and in Rome," said Manasseh.
"He has never been happier. Whoever has given this information out is a disgrace because all it does is give fans of a football club false hope.
"Ashley is concentrating on trying to win trophies in Italy and, in particular, Serie A this season. Nothing else."