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Former Premier League star reveals hopes of training with Chelsea or West Ham
TAMPA BAY ROWDIES midfielder Joe Cole hopes to return to either Chelsea or West Ham to train.
Joe Cole looking to return to training at either Chelsea or West Ham
The former England international is back in the UK during the off-season and is looking for a training base ahead of the new MLS campaign.
The 35-year-old hopes either Chelsea or West Ham, where he accumulated 442 appearances at the London rivals, can help him out.
Cole said on Soccer AM: “I want to see if I can get back to Chelsea or West Ham for a bit of training.
Joe Cole won three Premier League titles at Chelsea
“Then I’ll see where I’m at after that. It won’t be to play for them - but just to go back and train.”
Cole won the Intertoto Cup as a youngster at West Ham and eventually earned a £6.6million move to Chelsea four years later.
The midfielder went on to claim three Premier League titles at Chelsea, along with three FA Cups and two League Cups.
Joe Cole rose through the academy at West Ham
He saw his career slow down after leaving for Liverpool in 2010 due to injuries but has found his feet at the Tampa Bay Rowdies, where he's scored nine goals and set up seven in 26 appearances.
When asked about the possibility of training with League Two outfit Leyton Orient, Cole added: “I can actually see the training round from my house, who knows?”