Ashley Cole Says No to One-Year Chelsea Contract; Likely to Leave

English bad-boy footballer Ashley Cole, who is in his final year contract, has said no to the one-year extension offered by Chelsea FC and is ready to walk out of Stamford Bridge at the end of this season.

The 31-year-old defender is likely to speak with other clubs, including Spanish giants Real Madrid and France’s Paris Saint-Germain, come January. Even Manchester United is said to be closely monitoring his situation.

Cole has played 188 games for Chelsea in the Premier League since joining them from Arsenal six years ago.