Ashley Cole has signed a new four-year Chelsea deal to become the highest paid fullback in the world.
The Sun says the Chelsea and England ace agreed a £120,000-a- week deal as Blues fought off interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was desperate not to lose his star and handed him the £25million contract.
Cole, 28, has hit the jackpot since quitting Arsenal in 2006 when he claimed they made a derisory offer for him to stay.
He has become one of the Premier League's most consistent performers and his 74 England caps underline how highly he is rated at international level.