- Carlton Cole has signed a 10-month deal with Indonesian side Persib Bandung
- Cole last played in the United States for second-tier side Sacramento Republic
- The striker will now be reunited with former Chelsea team-mate and Ghana's Michael Essien
Former England striker Carlton Cole has signed for the Indonesian team Persib Bandung, where he will be reunited with former Chelsea team-mate Michael Essien from Ghana.
The 33-year-old, who last played for the American team Sacramento Republic last year, has signed a 10-month deal with the club, with the option of an extension.
He underwent a medical in Bandung on Wednesday and was officially presented by the club on Thursday morning.
Former England striker Carlton Cole has joined the Indonesian club Persib Bandung
Carlton Cole has signed a 10-month deal to play for the Indonesian club this season
The ex-Chelsea and West Ham front man will wear the No 12 shirt at his new club
Cole (right) pictured with Michael Essien (left) and agent Godfrey Torto in Indonesia
The former Chelsea and West Ham striker was greeted by a bank of photographers