Troy Parrott is set to face Tottenham for the first time since leaving the club to join AZ Alkmaar. The young Republic of Ireland international ended his seven-year stint with Spurs earlier this year by making a permanent move to the Netherlands. Despite his impressive loan spell at Excelsior Rotterdam, where he scored 17 goals in 32 games, Parrott couldn’t help the team avoid relegation. However, he has continued to shine in the Eredivisie with Alkmaar, scoring six goals in 11 matches, including a memorable four-goal performance in a 9-1 victory over SC Heerenveen.
Parrott has also made an impact in Europe, with Alkmaar qualifying for the Europa League where they will face Tottenham. The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 24 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, giving Parrott a chance to show his former club what they are missing. Ahead of the game, AZ Alkmaar manager Ange Postecoglou praised Parrott’s performances, highlighting his successful loan spell in the Dutch League and his positive start with the new club.
Despite parting ways with Tottenham, there is a possibility of Parrott returning to the club in the future. A 20% sell-on clause was included in the £6.7 million deal between Spurs and Alkmaar, which means that Tottenham could reacquire Parrott at a reduced price. This clause also opens up the opportunity for another club to sign Parrott, potentially leading to a significant financial gain for Tottenham.
It will be interesting to see how Parrott performs against his former team in the upcoming Europa League clash. Tottenham will be hoping he has a quiet night, but Parrott’s recent form suggests that he could be a threat to his old club. As he continues to impress both domestically and in Europe, Parrott’s future looks promising, and Tottenham will be keeping a close eye on his development.