Ashley Cole drops important clue on possible meeting with Frank Lampard in Chelsea

Ashley Cole hinted that he would be about to join Chelsea's coaching staff after posting a photo of him at an airport before his flight to Japan.

The former English international has retired after leaving Derby at the end of last season and now wants to embark on training.

Chelsea's new boss, Frank Lampard, who played with Cole for the club and the country and also managed it at the Rams, has already spoken of his eagerness to add this 38-year-old man to his staff from behind. -store of Stamford Bridge.

And it seems that this will soon become reality after Cole reveals that he was on his way to Japan, where the Blues are currently training in anticipation of a pre-season friendly match. with Kawasaki Frontal Friday.

The former Chelsea defender added the photo to his account on his Instagram account, titling it: "Japan, I'm coming."

Lampard is keen to add several former Chelsea players to his team of coaches, confident that they understand what it means to play for the club, and Cole fits that requirement perfectly.

The former England defender joined the Blues in a controversial attempt against his Premier League rivals Arsenal in 2006 after Cole, agent Jonathan Barnett, Chelsea and his boss Jose Mourinho all saw a fine imposed for their roles on the team.

The 38-year-old has competed 339 times in all English giant competitions and has won eight major honors at Stamford Bridge.

Cole left to join Roma in the summer of 2014, then spent three years in the MLS with LA Galaxy, before settling in Derby in January of this year.

With his playing days behind him, Cole focuses on the next step with the defender eager to stay in football.

And it seems that he can meet very soon with Lampard in Chelsea.