Alex Scott sends classy 133-word message to Bristol City after £25m Bournemouth transfer

Alex Scott has broken his silence after completing his £25m move from Bristol City to AFC Bournemouth.

The three-and-a-half-year association between Scott and the Robins is now over as the 19-year-old gets the opportunity of playing Premier League football. The Cherries met City’s public £25m fee and after everything progressed from a bid being accepted yesterday, his move to the Vitality Stadium was confirmed on Thursday.

He departs Ashton Gate having made 91 appearances for City, after being handed his debut by Nigel Pearson against Luton Town back in the 2020/21 season. Scott went on to become the Championship Young Player of the Year last season, and for the last 18-months had been the talk of the club.

He posted on his social media platforms: “To everybody at Bristol City, thank you so much.

“I arrived as a young boy from Guernsey and, from the moment, I joined Bristol City I felt at home will be eternally grateful to the club for showing faith in me at such a young age.

“Thank you to the coaches for giving me the opportunity in the first team at just 17, my teammates who have helped me on my journey and all the staff who have made me so welcome. I wish everyone all the best in the future.

“A special thanks to you fans for being behind me every step of the way and hearing my song ring out around Ashton Gate is something l’iI never forget.

“I’m proud to have made all the City sing.”

His move to Bournemouth has seen him described by their chief executive Neill Blake as 'one of the most exciting young players in Europe'. Bournemouth's season begins against West Ham on Saturday, but Scott will not be in contention as he recovers from a knee injury that ruled him out of Bristol City's Championship opener with Preston.

His injury did not affect his medical and he will rehabiliate before being made available for selection. Scott's move to Bournemouth sees him reunite with Antoine Semenyo who joined them in January, whilst another academy graduate Lloyd Kelly is also on their books.