FC Bayern have recently been linked with Irish international Troy Parrott – a rumor that has spread like wildfire. But in the „Bayern Insider“ podcast, the two BILD reporters Tobi Altschäffl and Julian Agardi clear up the topic
The 23-year-old striker from Excelsior Rotterdam, who has attracted attention with his strong performances in the Eredivisie, is not an issue for the German record champions
Altschäffl made it short and clear: „That’s not true. Parrott was offered to Bayern, but he’s not a Bayern candidate.“ That tells the story quickly. Parrott was brought into the conversation via advisory circles, but Bayern showed no interest whatsoever
As is so often the case in the winter phase, there are many names circulating that are brought to big clubs via agencies and intermediaries. Parrott was one of them. His goal rate this season and his role as an Irish international made him an attractive talking point, especially for media looking for new transfer approaches
Munich registered the request, but did not even seriously discuss it internally
Parrott does not meet Bayern’s requirements profile
The situation is also clear in sporting terms. Parrott is a dynamic, hard-working striker who is showing strong signs in Rotterdam, but is still a long way from reaching the level of a top club. For Bayern, who continue to rely on absolute top quality in attack, Parrott is no more than a peripheral issue
Altschäffl puts it soberly: „A cool player, but not Bayern level.“
The club relies on clearly defined profiles in the forward line: international experience, match intelligence, physical assertiveness and high efficiency in finishing. Parrott may be an interesting talent – but he does not fulfill the package that Bayern is looking for
In Munich, they are used to names accumulating in every transfer phase as a result of consultant contacts, media reports or loose scouting observations. But internally, they know which leads are really relevant. Parrott is not one of them
Agardi sums up Bayern’s self-image: „Just because a player is offered doesn’t mean Bayern want him.“