Carlo Ancelotti has reiterated his position that Ashley Cole is not for sale at any price.
England left back Cole has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, where he would link up once again with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
There has been no word from Cole on the subject, but Ancelotti has been steadfast in his assessment that Chelsea will not consider selling the defender and he has no plans to talk to the 29-year-old.
"I don't need to speak with Ashley Cole," the Italian said. "I read that Ashley Cole wants to leave. My answer was I want Ashley Cole to stay at Chelsea because he's a fantastic player and there is no price for which to sell him."
Ancelotti also scoffed at suggestions there are comparisons with Cole and his namesake Joe Cole who joined Liverpool on a free transfer this summer.
"Joe Cole was a financial problem - it was not a technical problem," Ancelotti said. "They didn't achieve an agreement with the club about his salary. This is not the problem of Ashley Cole. Ashley Cole has a contract - I don't know how long his contract is - and you want to respect this."
England left back Cole has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, where he would link up once again with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
There has been no word from Cole on the subject, but Ancelotti has been steadfast in his assessment that Chelsea will not consider selling the defender and he has no plans to talk to the 29-year-old.
"I don't need to speak with Ashley Cole," the Italian said. "I read that Ashley Cole wants to leave. My answer was I want Ashley Cole to stay at Chelsea because he's a fantastic player and there is no price for which to sell him."
Ancelotti also scoffed at suggestions there are comparisons with Cole and his namesake Joe Cole who joined Liverpool on a free transfer this summer.
"Joe Cole was a financial problem - it was not a technical problem," Ancelotti said. "They didn't achieve an agreement with the club about his salary. This is not the problem of Ashley Cole. Ashley Cole has a contract - I don't know how long his contract is - and you want to respect this."
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