Chelsea legend Ashley Cole has completed his switch to AS Roma on Monday after the Italian club confirmed their latest signing on their official Twitter page.

AS Roma tweeted saying, “Welcome to Rome, Ashley! @TheRealAC3.”

Welcome to Rome, Ashley! @TheRealAC3 pic.twitter.com/wv00DuLINc

— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) July 7, 2014

The left-back was released from the West London club after his contract expired with the end of the last season. The former England international was not handed a new deal and was allowed to leave Stamford Bridge as a free agent, along with his compatriot and another Chelsea legend Frank Lampard.

The Daily Mail reported that Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wanted to make a last-ditch effort to bring Cole to Anfield. However, the Blues former player has snubbed a chance to sign for the Reds in joining Serie A outfit.