In July 2024, Tottenham confirmed Parrott’s permanent transfer to AZ Alkmaar, with the reported fee being around £6.7 million. After years of bouncing around on loan spells — including stints at Millwall, Ipswich Town, MK Dons, Preston, and most significantly, an Excelsior loan in the Netherlands — Parrott finally found a permanent home where he could harness his natural scoring instincts.
Initially, his start at AZ was modest: he went several games without scoring. But he soon erupted into life in spectacular fashion. In September 2024, Parrott netted four goals in a single match during AZ’s 9–1 thrashing of Heerenveen — a performance that immediately turned heads and sent a signal that he was no longer just a promising youngster, but a genuine attacking threat.
His 2024–25 campaign overall was very strong. By the end of that season, Parrott had scored 20 goals in 47 appearances across all competitions, combining a healthy tally of both goals and assists. He was AZ’s top scorer, leading both in the Eredivisie and across other competitions. His impact did not go unnoticed — he was named Eredivisie Player of the Month for December 2024, a clear recognition of his consistency and influence during that period.
Parrott himself has spoken candidly about his time at Spurs: he harbors no regrets over leaving North London, reflecting on his development and experiences positively. He highlighted that under his past coaches, particularly during his time at Excelsior, he learned the value of staying in the box rather than drifting too deep — a change that clearly paid dividends at AZ.
However, it’s not all unqualified praise. Despite his goal-scoring form, some critics argue that Parrott could be more “cold-blooded” in front of goal. Even in high-profile games — like AZ’s European matches against his former club, Tottenham — he acknowledged missed opportunities and has sometimes blamed himself for failing to be more clinical.
Yet, those critiques may be more than offset by his clear upward trajectory. For AZ, Parrott has become a vital offensive focal point, offering the kind of goal-scoring consistency that many young strikers struggle to find. At 23 years old, he now looks like a very different player from the young academy prospect Spurs once struggled to properly integrate.
In sum, Parrott’s move to AZ Alkmaar has been a resounding success. He has turned his potential into production, delivering goals at a high rate, winning individual honors, and showing that he can thrive when given trust and a prominent role. For AZ, he looks like a long-term asset. For Tottenham, his sale — especially with a sell-on clause attached — may yet pay further dividends. And for Parrott himself, his flourishing form suggests that his career is now truly taking off.
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