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Jamie Redknapp was the proud dad on Saturday when he was reunited with son Charley, 18, after the teen moved to the United States to continue his sports career.
The former football player, 49, who shares Charley with ex-wife Louise Redknapp, 47, revealed how “proud” he was of their eldest son when he visited him at the University of Arizona.
He took to Instagram to share a photo of the couple at Charley’s practice session after he went to college to play rugby.
‘So proud of you’: Jamie Redknapp reunites with son Charley, 18, in Arizona on Sunday after teen moved to the United States to play rugby at the University of Arizona
Beaming wide, Jamie put an arm around his son, dressed in a simple black T-shirt and jeans.
Charley was dressed in his college clothes when he took a break from training to catch up with his father.
Jamie captioned the snap: ‘Great to see you @charley_redknapp. So proud of you ❤️#beardown.’
Jamie’s new wife Frida responded quickly, leaving an emoji in the heart.
Sweet: The former football player, 49, who shares Charley with ex-wife Louise Redknapp, 47, revealed how ‘proud’ he was of their eldest son when he visited him at the University of Arizona
Help: In August, Jamie told me he couldn’t ‘wait’ to fly back to Arizona to reunite with his boy after helping him settle in for the school year
In August, Jamie said he couldn’t “wait” to fly back to Arizona to reunite with his son after helping him settle in for the school year.
Alongside images of the two in University of Arizona merchandise, Jamie wrote, “So a new chapter begins for you at @uarizona Charley.
“We are so proud of you and we will be with you every step of the way. Enjoy and enjoy all the incredible facilities at your disposal. Can’t wait to be back to see you again soon. We love you mate.’
Jamie’s comments were met with a plethora of messages from his fans congratulating Charley and wishing him the best of luck with his new venture.
New Chapter: In addition to images of the two in University of Arizona merchandise, Jamie wrote: ‘We are so proud of you and we will be with you every step of the way’
It comes after Charley’s mother Louise admitted that she was considering moving to the United States to be near him.
The Eternal singer, 47, said that while she was proud of her oldest child, she struggled with the thought of being apart and “crying ten times a day.”
Louise revealed: “I keep crying. I’m crying about 10 times a day right now, like someone is nice to me, I start crying like, ‘Sorry, it’s just that my son is going to college.’
She continued in a conversation with Subway: ‘Anyone who has had children goes to college, says it’s normal. I’m super proud of him, but God, I’m going to miss him.’
Louise added that although she had wanted to move to the United States with Charley, she did not want to disrupt the life of youngest son Beau, who she shares with ex-husband Jamie.
She explained, “It’s something I would do, but I have Beau. Beau’s life is still very much here and Beau is only 13 so I would never go to another country if Beau’s life is here, school, football and of course his father so I would never take him and I would never leave him. ‘
“There are days when I think it would be nice to experience another country and get a bit of a fresh start, but I also don’t know what I would do for work.”
‘I cry 10 times a day’: It comes after Charley’s mom Louise admitted she considered moving to the United States to be near him while he attends college in Arizona
Louise was overcome with emotion when she paid tribute to son Charley on his 18th birthday in July.
The star shared an adorable clip from her eldest child’s celebrations in which she gave a sweet speech before welling up as they hugged.
Louise began her speech: “Everyone who has been in the house today has been in his life for a long time and means the world to him, so thank you for coming and enjoying today.”
Emotionally: The 47-year-old singer of The Eternals said that while she was proud of Charley, she struggled with the thought of being apart and “crying ten times a day”
Looking down on her son, she joked, “I know you’ll have a great night tonight if you leave us oldies behind and I couldn’t be more proud and love this human being more than I do.”
As their friends started to cheer, Louise struggled to hold back her tears as she wrapped Charley in a warm embrace.
Louise also shared two sweet snaps of the couple as she wrote: ‘Happy 18th Chaz ❤️ I love you all the world! @charley_redknapp
‘It’s an emotional one! xxx.’
‘Couldn’t be prouder’: It comes after Louise was overcome with emotion when she paid tribute to son Charley on his 18th birthday in July