Joe Cole announced his retirement from football yesterday after 20 years as a professional.
Cole played for seven clubs throughout his two-decade career, including spells at West Ham, Liverpool and Lille.
However, it was at Chelsea where he had his most success, winning three Premier League title, two FA Cups and one League Cup, as well as, Chelsea's Player of the Year 2007-08 and a spot on the PFA Team of the Year in 2005-06.
Cole announced his retirement via a statement which he posted on his social media accounts, and the 37-year-old made it clear he wants to become a coach, he said: "Looking to the future, I want to stay involved in the game. I feel I can offer a lot as a coach and have really enjoyed the opportunity to undertake some of these duties with the Rowdies. To lend my experience to help other young footballers achieve their dreams, just like I did, is a big passion of mine."
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The former England international is 11/4 to manager a Premier League or Football League team by the end of 2019.
While, he is 33/1 and 20/1 to manage former clubs Chelsea or West Ham by the end of 2023.
Meanwhile, following his announcement yesterday, Blues star Eden Hazard revealed Cole played a massive part in his decision to make the move to Stamford Bridge during his loan spell at Lille.