Troy Parrott completes €20m transfer to Champions League team Real Betis

Irish forward Troy Parrott has completed a transfer to Spanish club Real Betis, signing a five-year contract to join the La Liga side ahead of their return to the UEFA Champions League. The 24-year-old moved from Dutch Eredivisie team AZ Alkmaar in a deal reportedly worth approximately €20 million, with the transfer being officially confirmed on August 20, 2026. Parrott arrived in Seville for a medical and to finalize the move, which marks a significant step in his career after a breakout season.

Parrott's transfer fee represents a substantial profit for AZ Alkmaar, which had purchased him from Tottenham Hotspur in 2024 for €8 million. The agreement includes an initial fee of €16 million with potential add-ons. To accommodate the signing within La Liga's salary cap regulations, Parrott reportedly accepted a lower salary than he might have earned elsewhere, a move facilitated by Real Betis selling player Nobel Mendy.

The Dubliner earned his move after a prolific 2025-26 campaign where he scored 31 goals in 48 appearances for AZ Alkmaar, helping the club win the Dutch Cup. His international form for the Republic of Ireland was particularly notable. In November 2025, with Ireland...