Troy Parrott Shines for Real Betis After West Ham Missed Summer Move
Troy Parrott has made an instant impact at Real Betis, scoring decisive goals against Real Madrid and Lille after completing his move to Spain.
The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland forward joined Manuel Pellegrini’s side after West Ham failed to turn their summer interest into an agreement. The Hammers, relegated to the Championship, had been linked with a return to English football for the Dublin-born striker.
- Real Betis have now benefited from Parrott’s winning strikes in domestic and continental action, against Real Madrid and Lille respectively.
- West Ham were considered a possible destination, with Parrott believed to have been available for around £17 million ($23m).
- Parrott left AZ after two prolific seasons in Alkmaar, producing 51 goals in 97 appearances.
- He scored 31 times in all competitions last season and helped AZ win the Dutch Cup.
Ireland form has followed him to Betis
Parrott’s club surge came after an outstanding spell for Ireland. He scored twice against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal and then hit a hat-trick in Hungary, becoming the first Irish player to score an away international treble. Ireland ultimately missed out after World Cup play-off disappointment.
His current form has strengthened hopes that he can lead Ireland’s push to qualify for the European Championship in the coming years.
What happens next
Betis will look to keep Parrott firing after his early match-winning contributions, while Premier League clubs could revisit their interest in future transfer windows if he maintains those levels. Parrott previously made only two Premier League appearances during his time at Tottenham.
