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Betis Nears €20 million Transfer for Irish Striker Troy Parrott
8/18/2026, 11:47:38 PM
Player Profile and Recent Form
Republic of Ireland forward Troy Parrott, 24, began his professional career at Tottenham Hotspur before moving to AZ Alkmaar in July 2024. After a loan spell at Excelsior Rotterdam, he scored 10 goals in his first seven Eredivisie appearances, a run halted by a knee-ligament injury at the end of August. He returned in October and finished the Dutch league season with 16 goals from 28 matches. Internationally, Parrott has earned 37 caps and was instrumental in Ireland’s World Cup play-off qualification, netting both goals in a 2-0 win over Portugal and a hat-trick—including a 96th-minute winner—in a 3-2 victory away to Hungary. The hat-trick marked the first away hat-trick for the Irish men’s team and the first competitive treble since Robbie Keane in 2014.
Transfer Negotiations and Financial Terms
Real Betis are in advanced talks with AZ Alkmaar to acquire Parrott for a reported €20 million (£17.1 million). The deal is described as “close” by sources, with the Dutch club and the Spanish side reportedly nearing agreement. West Ham United had also been linked with the striker, but Betis appears to have taken the lead in negotiations.
Implications for Real Betis and Ireland
Betis finished fifth in La Liga in the 2025-26 season, securing a Champions League berth. Adding Parrott would provide a proven goal-scorer for Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side as they prepare for the upcoming Champions League campaign. For Ireland, Parrott’s move to a club competing in Europe’s premier competition could enhance his development ahead of the Nations League Group B3 fixtures against Kosovo, Austria, and Israel.
Outlook
If the transfer is completed, Parrott is expected to become a pivotal figure for Betis in both domestic and European matches, while continuing to play a central role for the Republic of Ireland in forthcoming international competitions.
