Jamie Redknapp shares emotional post as son Charley leaves home

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Jamie Redknapp and his ex-wife Louise have marked a major milestone as their eldest son Charley has flown the nest.MORE: Jamie Redknapp and wife Frida dote on baby Raphael during Italian holidayCharley, 18, has enrolled at the University of Arizona in a bid to pursue a career in sports after some encouragement from his loved ones.WATCH: Jamie Redknapp teases son in sweet golfing videoTaking to Instagram on Wednesday, Jamie shared a series of snaps with his eldest son in the States.

He wrote: "So a new chapter begins for you at @uarizona Charley. We're so proud of you and we’ll be with you every run and step of the way.

Enjoy and soak in all the incredible facilities at your disposal. Can't wait to be back to see you again soon. We love you mate."MORE: Louise Redknapp fights back tears at son Charley's birthday party ahead of his Stateside moveREAD: Louise Redknapp and ex-husband Jamie share emotional messages for this special reasonThe emotional post comes days after Charley's mum Louise opened up about how she really feels about her son's big move to the US. "It's so hard to accept that as a parent you have to let them fly the nest, you have to let them grow up, find their feet but the next few weeks are going to be a real challenge," she told HELLO!."I'm excited for him but I'm also really, really scared and as a mum it's killing me because I can't just pop over and see him every few weeks, it's a long way to go - it's going to be a tough one."A post shared by Jamie Redknapp (@jamie.redknapp)Jamie shared this on Instagram on WednesdayShe added: "Until we get there and we know his sports schedule it's a bit difficult.