COASTING ALONG Meet the viral women’s footballer whose transfer announcement has been watched 21 million times on X
AS viral transfer announcements go in the women's game, few will top Kelci-Rose Bowers'.
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
This week, the pretty blonde, who is also a model, revealed she was joining WPL Division One side AFC Bournemouth on loan from Portsmouth.
Women's footballer Kelci-Rose Bowers went viral on social media
Stunning blonde Kelci-Rose recently signed for Bournemouth on loan
In a clip posted on X, Kelci-Rose said: "Hi guys, Kelci Bowers here. I am here at AFC Bournemouth. I can't wait to get going."
Incredibly, the video shared by the Cherries has been watched over 21 million times.
Earlier in the day, a photo of her transfer announcement was viewed a staggering three million times.
Bear in mind, Bournemouth's women's side have just over 2,600 followers on X tells you how staggering the numbers are.
Kelci-Rose began her youth career at Southampton, earning a call-up to England's U16 side.
Away from the pitch, the 20-year-old lives a glam lifestyle - enjoying beach holidays and dressing up to the nines.
Football first
Originally from market town Fareham, which sits between Southampton and Portsmouth, Kelci-Rose has repped both.
But she is on for a fresh start at Bournemouth, where she is relishing her opportunity, and is sure to rival Alisha Lehmann in the popularity stakes on social media.
"I am really pleased (to join)," she said.
"The girls seem great, there are really good facilities and Steve (Cuss) seems a great manager, so I'm really excited to get going.
"They have got a great ambition here and good goals to achieve. I want to help achieve that and be a part of that to take into next season."
In between, the gorgeous footballer played her football overseas.
She starred for Louisiana State University in the US, where she played seven games during the 2022-2023 season.
But it's on our shores where she is continuing to blossom.
And clearly, she has become a fans' favourite before she has kicked a ball.
Portsmouth signed Kelci-Rose in 2023
Before moving back to the UK, Kelci-Rose spent a season at Louisiana State University
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