Alex Scott: Bristol City sign Guernsey midfielder

Guernsey boss Tony Vance holds up a board to introduce Alex Scott (right) onto the field

Guernsey midfielder Alex Scott, the Green Lions' youngest-ever player, has agreed a deal to join Championship play-off hopefuls Bristol City.

The 16-year-old will arrive at Ashton Gate in January having signed a pre-contract agreement with the Robins.

He will "continue his football development and academic education" with Bristol City's academy.

"It's where he needs to be for his football development," Guernsey manager Tony Vance told BBC Radio Guernsey.

"I'm really pleased for him. He's a great prospect and I'm delighted for him and his family that he's got this opportunity.

"He's always been a class act and everyone who has been involved in youth football has known about his talents. Right from early days, it was obvious he was going to move on to bigger and better things.

"He went on trial last week and had a fantastic week. He trained with the under-18s, then was invited to train with the first team, which was incredible, and then he had a great game scoring a hat-trick for the Under-17s."