Bournemouth have announced the signing of Alex Scott from Bristol City.
The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on a "long-term deal" at the Vitality Stadium, joining for an undisclosed fee thought to be worth around £25m - a club-record sale for Bristol City.
Scott arrives having been named the Championship Young Player of the Season last term, with his performances also earning him a spot in the Championship Team of the Season.
Tottenham Hotspur, Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United were among the clubs that had been linked with a move for the highly-rated midfielder, but Bournemouth have now won the race for his signature.
However, Scott will have to wait to make his debut for his new club due to a knee injury he sustained in training recently, which the medical revealed was "more significant than initially reported".
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"We are delighted to welcome Alex to the club, who is one of the most exciting young players in Europe," said Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake.
"He's a player that has vast experience at such a young age with strong technical ability and a really good footballing brain.
"Alex will be an excellent fit in our system, and we're excited to see him continue to develop under Andoni [Iraola]'s management."
Scott scored five goals in 91 appearances for Bristol City during his three years at the club and was part of the England side that won the European Under-19s Championship in 2022.
The youngster, who will wear the number 14 shirt, becomes Bournemouth's fifth summer signing and will join up with his new teammates following a period of rehabilitation from his knee injury.
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