Real Betis have completed the signing of Troy Parrott from AZ Alkmaar, with the striker now pictured in the club’s green-and-white colours as the move is finalised. The deal is understood to be worth €20 million, sending Parrott into La Liga and straight into the Champions League after two productive seasons in the Netherlands.
- Parrott has completed his move from AZ Alkmaar to Real Betis in a deal understood to be worth €20 million.
- The striker has signed a contract with Betis running until 2031.
- He leaves AZ with 51 goals and 17 assists from 97 official appearances.
Troy Parrott Begins His Real Betis Move
Troy Parrott is now a Real Betis player after completing his transfer from AZ Alkmaar, with the Spanish club tying him down to a contract until 2031. His first appearance in Betis colours is the first public image of him since completing the move.
Parrott’s switch takes him into La Liga and the Champions League. Betis finished fifth in La Liga last season, securing the club’s first direct Champions League participation in 21 years. That gives the Irish striker a route into the Spanish top flight and Europe’s premier club competition after leaving AZ, where he won the KNVB Beker and Johan Cruijff Schaal.
Why Real Betis Moved for Parrott
Parrott arrives after two highly productive seasons for AZ. Across 97 official matches for AZ, he scored 51 goals and provided 17 assists – numbers that underline how much his stock has risen during his time in Alkmaar.
Real Betis also pointed to his sharp end product during his final season in the Netherlands, crediting him with 31 goals and 12 assists for AZ. A breakdown of his record adds more detail to that form: 16 goals and four assists in 28 Eredivisie appearances in 2025, plus three goals and two assists in five Conference League knockout matches. Those numbers help explain why Betis moved for him before their return to the Champions League.
AZ’s stance earlier in the window adds further context to the fee. A €17.5 million bid from West Ham United had previously been rejected, so Betis pushing through a deal understood to be worth €20 million helps explain why this was the offer that finally secured Parrott’s departure from the Netherlands.
A New Opportunity in La Liga and the Champions League
Parrott leaves AZ with more than just a healthy goalscoring record. Silverware in the form of the KNVB Beker and Johan Cruijff Schaal has given him a solid platform ahead of this next move.
Real Betis now offer him a bigger stage in La Liga and the Champions League. La Liga is an obvious step up, and direct Champions League qualification gives Parrott the chance to test himself at a higher level straight away. If he can carry his AZ form into Spain, this looks like a move that will push both his development and Betis’ attacking options forward.
