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Chris Waddle makes £68m claim about Troy Parrott returning to Tottenham

Chris Waddle has questioned whether Tottenham Hotspur should consider bringing Troy Parrott back to North London, with the striker’s value having risen considerably since his…

By Bharad Thirumalai · Spurs web

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 11:07 AM

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Chris Waddle stated that Tottenham spending roughly £68m to re-sign striker Troy Parrott would make no sense.
Parrott left Spurs in 2024 for AZ Alkmaar for £6.7m before joining Real Betis in 2026.
The 24-year-old forward is under contract with Real Betis until 2031 with a reported €100m release clause.

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Former Tottenham Hotspur winger Chris Waddle argued that spending around €80m (£67.5m) to re-sign striker Troy Parrott would make no sense. The Republic of Ireland international originally left Spurs in 2024 for AZ Alkmaar before completing a transfer to Real Betis, where he reportedly has a €100m release clause.

Waddle explained that buying Parrott back for an exorbitant fee after letting him go cheaply is illogical, though he acknowledged clubs face tough choices with developing academy players. Parrott scored 51 goals in 97 games for AZ Alkmaar and is now under contract with Betis until 2031.

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