Irish striker Troy Parrott has joined Real Betis Balompié for a €20m transfer from AZ Alkmaar. The 24-year-old signed a five-year contract until 2031 and celebrated the news with his girlfriend on Instagram. Parrott, who lived in the Netherlands for the past two years, expressed gratitude to AZ Alkmaar fans for their support during his professional recovery. 'The past two years have been the best of my life. When I came here, I wasn’t feeling very enthusiastic about football, but the team helped me get my career back on track,' he said in an interview. He also highlighted the emotional bond with Real Betis supporters, stating his progress as a player was possible thanks to their backing.
Parrott's move to the club follows the rejection of West Ham's initial £17m offer by AZ Alkmaar. Real Betis, aiming to strengthen its attack, hopes the forward will contribute his experience in the Champions League. The striker, key in Ireland's World Cup 2022 qualification campaign with five goals against Portugal and Hungary, now seeks to replicate his success in European football.
