Real Betis signs Troy Parrott from AZ Alkmaar on five-year contract

Real Betis has confirmed the signing of Troy Parrott from AZ Alkmaar, bringing the 24-year-old Irish forward to La Liga on a five-year contract. The deal is reportedly worth approximately €20 million, split between a €16 million fixed fee and €4 million in performance-related add-ons.

From Dublin to Seville, via the Netherlands

Parrott, born in Dublin on 4 February 2002, first gained attention as a teenager at Tottenham Hotspur, where he was seen as one of the more promising young strikers in the club’s academy. A string of loan moves followed before his move to AZ Alkmaar in July 2024 proved to be the inflection point. He scored double-digit goals across recent Eredivisie seasons, establishing himself as one of the league’s more dangerous forwards and catching the eye of clubs across Europe. Several Premier League teams were reportedly monitoring the situation before Betis moved decisively.

Why Betis, and why now

Real Betis, managed by Manuel Pellegrini, has been actively looking to bolster its attacking options during the summer 2026 transfer window. Parrott fits that recruitment template almost perfectly: young enough to have significant upside and resale value, proven enough to contribute immediately, and available at a price point that doesn’t require Betis to mortgage its future. A total outlay of €20 million, even if all the add-ons trigger, is modest by La Liga standards for a striker with his profile.

What this means for all parties

For AZ Alkmaar, the sale represents solid business. They acquired Parrott in July 2024, developed his game over two seasons in the Eredivisie, and are now cashing in at a figure that reflects the value they added.

For Irish football, the move is noteworthy in its own right. Republic of Ireland hasn’t had a consistent presence in La Liga in some time, and having a frontline striker at a club regularly competing for European qualification raises the ceiling for what the national team can achieve in upcoming campaigns.

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