Guernsey 's Alex Scott is a Premier League player, after signing a deal with AFC Bournemouth.
The England youth international midfielder has moved from Bristol City for a reported fee of £25 million.
The 19 year old has described it ad 'what dreams are made of'.
What dreams are made of🍒💫 @afcbournemouth pic.twitter.com/zi3RNsK8Wv
— Alex Scott (@AlexScott_7) August 10, 2023
Scott joined Bristol City as a 16-year-old in December 2019 and went on to make 91 appearances for the Robins in all competitions, scoring six goals.
He was named Championship Young Player of the Year last season.
The former Guernsey FC player penned a heartfelt tribute to the Ashton Gate club and its supporters;
— Alex Scott (@AlexScott_7) August 10, 2023
His proud dad Noel also expressed his gratitude;
Thank you Bristol city for welcoming my boy and making him a grounded man. To all you fans thank you for loving him we as a family appreciated so much 🙌🙌👏🏽
— Noel scott (@Noelsco46909818) August 10, 2023
Scott trained with the Cherries as a young boy, following his release from Southampton's academy.
He's ours ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fGTz6ApwzY
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) August 10, 2023
"We are delighted to welcome Alex to the club, who is one of the most exciting young players in Europe'" - AFC Bournemouth Chief Executive Neill Blake.
Just four years ago Scott was playing for the Green Lions.
He will link up his team-mates after a "period of rehabilitation" from a knee injury.
Bournemouth get their season underway with an opening game against West Ham tomorrow (12 August)
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