The Coles set to separate

The Coles set to separate

Published Feb. 23, 2010 5:30 p.m. ET

Cheryl Cole's representatives have confirmed that the Girls Aloud singer is splitting from Chelsea defender Ashley Cole.

The announcement is no surprise after a series of revelations about Ashley's alleged extra-marital affairs.

'Cheryl Cole is separating from her husband Ashley Cole. Cheryl asks the media to respect her privacy during this difficult time,' said a statememt.

His behaviour is already thought to have cost Cole between £200,000 and £400,000 in the form of a fine from his club, and now looks likely to cost him his marriage.

Cole is strongly rumoured to be keen on a move away from Chelsea this summer, with Real Madrid and Barcelona among the clubs expected to be interested in the left-back.

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