Former Tottenham striker Troy Parrott will be open to making a sensational return to north London this summer, even if the club suffers a historic relegation to the Championship.
Football London’s Alasdair Gold reports that the Republic of Ireland international remains deeply attached to his boyhood club and is keen for a second chance to prove his worth in a Spurs shirt.
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Troy Parrott keen to return to Tottenham
Following a second-half collapse in last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Brighton, Roberto De Zerbi’s side are languishing in 18th place with five games remaining.
Despite the looming threat of playing in the second tier for the first time since 1977, Parrott is reportedly not deterred from pursuing a return home.
The 24-year-old left Spurs for AZ Alkmaar in the summer of 2024 after struggling to break into the first team under the previous regime. But it’s clear that despite the distance, his love for the club hasn’t diminished.
Tottenham could need to rebuild their squad in the event of relegation, so signing homegrown talent who understands the club’s DNA could be seen as a priority for the hierarchy.
Other clubs are also interested in him, including Leeds United.
Parrott has been very successful since leaving Spurs.
Since moving to the Eredivisie, Parrott’s career has reached new heights.
He scored an astonishing 50 goals in 92 appearances for AZ Alkmaar, transforming into one of Europe’s most clinical young finishers.
This season alone, he scored 30 goals and added 11 assists in 45 games, bringing his career total to 114 goals in 279 games.
| competition | Appearance | the goal | assist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | twenty five | 15 | 4 |
| UEFA Conference League | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| UECL Qualifier | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| KNVB Cup | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| total | 45 | 30 | 11 |
Troy Parrott’s 25/26 game stats (via transfermarkt)
His domestic form has also translated to the international stage, with his most recent scoring hat-trick against Hungary helping the Republic of Ireland qualify for the 2026 World Cup play-offs.
Tottenham have notably inserted a 20% sell-on clause into his move to the Netherlands, effectively giving him a huge discount from his current valuation of £22 million.
Whether leading the line in the Premier League or spearheading promotion in the Championship, the versatile striker’s return would be a popular move.
