Champions League team Real Betis signs Ireland folk hero forward Troy Parrott

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Real Betis has signed Irish forward Troy Parrott on a five-year deal from Dutch club AZ Alkmaar to bolster its attack ahead of their first Champions League campaign in 21 years. Parrott's recent performances have been instrumental in lifting Ireland into playoff contention.

Real Betis strengthened its attack for a first Champions League campaign in 21 years by signing Ireland forward Troy Parrott, whose five goals in two World Cup qualifying games lifted his country into an unlikely playoffs spot. Parrott signed a five-year deal after joining from Dutch club AZ Alkmaar, Betis said in a statement late Thursday. Parrott scored 31 goals for AZ last season and made headlines with stunning back-to-back games for Ireland in November.