Midfielder Alex Scott has accomplished his transfer to Bournemouth from Bristol Metropolis however a knee damage will delay his Premier League debut.
Robins boss Nigel Pearson confirmed on Wednesday night that Scott had been given permission to speak to the Premier League facet and each golf equipment introduced on Thursday that the switch was full.
The 19-year-old, who was named the Sky Wager Championship’s younger participant of the season for 2022-23, had attracted loads of consideration from Premier League golf equipment for his standout performances.
We’re thrilled to announce the signing of highly-rated midfielder, Alex Scott
Welcome to #afcb, @AlexScott_7
— AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) August 10, 2023
Scott, whose transfer to the Cherries is believed to be value in extra of £20million, missed Bristol Metropolis’s opening two matches of the brand new season due to a swollen knee.
In saying the transfer, Bournemouth confirmed scans on Scott’s knee downside revealed the damage to be “extra important than was initially reported” and the midfielder was now set for a “interval of rehabilitation” earlier than he’ll be a part of up together with his new team-mates.
Bournemouth chief government Neill Blake feels the membership have landed “one of the vital thrilling younger gamers in Europe”.
Blake mentioned on the Bournemouth membership web site: “He’s a participant that has huge expertise at such a younger age with robust technical means and a extremely good footballing mind.
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— Alex Scott (@AlexScott_7) August 10, 2023
“Alex can be a wonderful slot in our system, and we’re excited to see him proceed to develop underneath Andoni’s (Iraola) administration.”
Guernsey-born Scott made his senior debut in April 2021 and scored 5 Championship targets in 83 appearances throughout his time at Ashton Gate.
Scott has additionally represented England at youth stage, together with making three appearances at this 12 months’s Underneath-20 World Cup.
Bournemouth – who appointed Spaniard Iraola as supervisor in June after sacking Gary O’Neil – will begin the brand new Premier League season at residence in opposition to West Ham on Saturday.
The Cherries are additionally understood to be closing in on a £7million deal for Norwich right-back Max Aarons.