Troy Parrott has claimed it was a "no-brainer" to join Preston North End on a season-long loan deal. After impressing with MK Dons in League One last campaign, the Tottenham striker will now step up to the Championship in 2022/23.
Parrott has played in the division previously, joining Millwall on loan two years ago before injury and a lack of game time saw Spurs recall him. Making strides under manager Ryan Lowe last season, Preston's style of play has certainly whetted the appetite of the striker as he looks to hit the net on a regular basis before returning to Tottenham next summer.
“I’m buzzing to get going, to come in and see the place, meet the lads and get going really," the striker told Preston's official website. "I spoke to the manager first of all. I like the sound of how the team wants to play, they want to create a lot of chances which for me is a no-brainer really, and obviously the Irish boys here also helps.
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“I’ve been speaking to Browney [Alan Browne] and Robbie [Brady] and just asking what it’s like around the place and they’ve had nothing but good things to say, so I’m happy to be here."
The opportunity to work with Preston boss Lowe will also benefit the Republic of Ireland international, especially as the Liverpudlian was a striker himself and had a successful career in the EFL, Speaking about the acquisition of Parrott, Lowe outlined why he was so intent on signing him on loan.
"Troy’s one I’ve monitored for some time; he had a fantastic season last year for MK Dons," he admitted. “I watched him play for Ireland against Scotland in the summer when he scored a fantastic goal in the Nations League.
“His work ethic is fantastic, his hold-up play is very good for the style he is, but ultimately we want Troy to score goals for us.
“We’ve beaten some fantastic competition to get him. I think we sold it to him with the style of play, the identity and what we want to achieve, and probably a little bit of help from a few of the Irish boys as well."
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