Kyle Scott has landed on his feet after being released by Chelsea this summer.
After 12 years with the Stamford Bridge outfit, the midfielder was allowed to leave on a free transfer having been deemed surplus to requirements prior to the appointment of Frank Lampard as head coach.
However, Scott will remain in the Premier League having joined Newcastle United on a free transfer.
Speaking about joining the Magpies, Scott has said the club's policy of giving youth a chance was the main reason behind his decision.
"Looking at the opportunity here, it’s even greater than at clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City," he told nufc.co.uk .
"Newcastle is a massive club with massive history, and for young kids they get that opportunity – obviously you see with Longstaff, he did it last year – so it’s a good opportunity for me.
“Newcastle are in the Premier League and a massive club. You look at what kind of players have come through here and how much opportunity they get, and I do feel at this place they do give it.
"As long as you’re doing well, working hard and playing well, then I think you’ll get your chance.
"I think I knew I was coming here for a long time, but obviously now I can get into training and get back into it.
"When they came back (after the summer), I knew I was still coming here, but it was just when I could start training. I was doing stuff on my own, but it’s not the same as coming in and training and working towards the season.
"Now I can do that."
Scott will initially be part of Newcastle's U23 set-up with the hope of breaking into the first-team picture under Steve Bruce during the upcoming season.
He may have one eye on a certain Premier League encounter in mid-October.
That's when United face the Blues at Stamford Bridge, so a return to west London could come very soon for Scott should he impress in the opening three months at his new club.
