FORMER Chelsea assistant manager Eddie Newton has left an emotional post on Instagram after leaving the club to join Trabzonspor.
Newton, 48, was previously assistant to Guus Hiddink and Roberto Di Matteo when they won the Champions League in 2012.
After announcing his next move, Newton wrote on Instagram: ” Today Im writing this message with mixed emotions, Im leaving Chelsea for a new venture which leaves me in a state of sadness and excitement.
“Sadness because Im leaving the club where I have lived most of my life, you have taught me how to become a player, a coach and a man.
“I have been offered a fantastic opportunity that I couldnt turn down.
“Opportunities like this come very rarely and I feel its time that I test my self in another environment.
“I believe timing is everything in life and I believe this is a great time to be joining this club and I am looking forward to the challenge.”
Chelsea issued a statement on their club website saying: “We would like to thank Eddie for his dedicated service to the club and wish him the best of luck with this exciting new venture. Hell always be welcome back at Stamford Bridge.”
Newton’s new club are currently third in the Turkish Super Lig, three points behind leaders Sivasspor but they do have a game in hand.
The former Chelsea assistant will now be working with Trabzonspor manager Huseyin Cimsir.
New will have two familiar faces at Trabzonspor with former Chelsea players John Mikel Obi and Daniel Sturridge currently playing for the Turkish side.
Current Chelsea boss Frank Lampard saw his side rescue a point in a 2-2 draw at Leicester City yesterday with defender Antonio Rudiger scoring twice.
Lampard’s side now face three tough fixtures with Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich up next for the Blues.
