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Carlton Cole reunited with old Chelsea team-mate Michael Essien as he signs for Indonesian side Persib Bandung

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.

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.

Carlton Cole has signed a one-year deal to play for Indonesian side Persib Bandung
Carlton Cole has signed a one-year deal to play for Indonesian side Persib Bandung
Cole (right) pictured with Michael Essien (left) and agent Godfrey Torto in Indonesia
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
The former Chelsea and West Ham striker was greeted by a bank of photographers

Cole, who won seven senior caps for England, is best known for two successful spells at West Ham where he scored 59 goals and helped them back into the Premier League in 2012.