Jose Mourinho believes Ashley Cole would be making a mistake if he left Chelsea for a new challenge abroad.
Reports suggested earlier this week that Cole, currently sidelined with an ankle injury, is considering his future with the Blues.
It is alleged that he is unhappy at being singled out for disciplinary action over his off-field conduct.
Sky Sports News understands that Cole does not have a problem with Chelsea but speculation has surfaced linking the left-back with a summer switch to one of Europe's top clubs.
Mourinho, who worked with Cole during his time in charge at Stamford Bridge, feels it would be a bad career move to leave the Premier League.
"Ashley has to look after himself," said Inter Milan manager Mourinho.
"I called him a couple of days ago because I care about him.
"My advice to him is don't leave England.
"Ancelotti and his family must give him advice. But, for me, he will not help himself by moving abroad."
Ancelotti
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has also hailed the strength of the Premier League ahead of his side's UEFA Champions League clash against Inter on Wednesday.
Ancelotti had spent his entire managerial career in Italy before taking the reins at Chelsea last summer and he has been impressed by the quality of English football.
"The Premier League is now much better than Serie A," he said.
"In Italy there are only three teams - Roma, Inter and AC Milan.
"In England it is much more competitive. It is not just the top four, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Everton and Manchester City can also beat you.
"We would like to win the Champions League with Chelsea because it is a competition the club have never won.
"But for me and for the club, I don't think it is more important than the championship."
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