Wolves cancel training after striker Arokodare refuses to leave pitch
Wolverhampton Wanderers cancelled a pre-season training session on Monday after striker Tolu Arokodare refused to leave the pitch when new manager Cesar Peixoto excluded him from first-team plans. The 25-year-old Nigerian, who scored only three Premier League goals last season as Wolves were relegated, sat on the field demanding a transfer to Fiorentina. The club increased security at Compton Park to prevent his entry. Arokodare later denied reports of refusing to leave. His future remains uncertain amid interest from Genoa and Ajax.
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Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare joins Ajax on loan with option to buy
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare has joined Dutch Eredivisie side Ajax on a season-long loan for the 2026-27 campaign, with Ajax holding an option to make the transfer permanent next summer. The 25-year-old Nigeria international recently made headlines after reportedly refusing to leave the pitch during a Wolves training session, which forced its cancellation—though Arokodare denied this and stated he has always maintained professional standards. Arokodare moved to Wolves from Genk in September 2025 for £24 million on a four-year contract, having scored 31 league goals in 79 appearances for the Belgian club. However, he struggled in the Premier League, netting only three times in 33 games as Wolves were relegated to the Championship. He was also disciplined in April after a confrontation with teammate Mateus Mane. Ajax, who finished fifth in the Eredivisie last season, will compete in the Europa Conference League this term pending play-off success.
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare joins Ajax on season-long loan with option to buy
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare has joined Dutch Eredivisie side Ajax on a season-long loan for the 2026-27 season, with Ajax holding an option to make the transfer permanent next summer. The 25-year-old Nigeria international moved to Wolves from Genk in a £24m deal in September 2025 but struggled in the Premier League, scoring only three goals in 33 games as Wolves were relegated to the Championship. Arokodare recently made headlines after reportedly refusing to leave the pitch during a training session, which he denied, stating he has always maintained professional standards. He was also disciplined in April following a confrontation with teammate Mateus Mane. Ajax finished fifth in the Eredivisie last season and will compete in the Europa Conference League if they advance through the play-offs.
Wolverhampton Training Canceled After Incident Involving Tolu Arokodare
According to local press, Wolverhampton's Wednesday training session was canceled after an incident involving striker Tolu Arokodare. The club allegedly asked the player not to participate, but he refused to leave the pitch, prompting new coach Cesar Peixoto, known for strict discipline, to halt the session. Enhanced security was deployed at the Compton Park training center on Thursday to prevent further incidents, and Arokodare will not travel for the friendly match against Maidenhead United. In response, Arokodare broke his silence via Instagram, stating he was 'very surprised and disappointed' by what he called 'inaccurate' information. He emphasized his professionalism, his commitment to preparing for the team, and his intention to fulfill his contract with Wolverhampton.
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Wolves Training Canceled After Striker Tolu Arokodare Refuses to Leave Pitch
Wolverhampton Wanderers, recently relegated to the Championship, faced a chaotic summer training session on Monday when striker Tolu Arokodare refused to leave the pitch at the coach's request. Manager Cesar Peixoto canceled the session and sent players to the locker room. The club has since reinforced security at Compton Park to prevent the 25-year-old Nigerian international from entering. Arokodare, who scored seven goals last season, had prior disciplinary issues including a physical altercation with a teammate in April. The conflict stems from the club's attempt to isolate him while finalizing a transfer or loan, a practice now prohibited under new FIFA rules protecting players from being forced out. Arokodare responded on Instagram, expressing surprise and disappointment at what he called inaccurate media reports, and stated his intention to fulfill his contractual responsibilities.
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare breaks silence after training ground ban and security incident
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare has publicly denied reports that he refused to leave the club's training ground, forcing cancellation of pre-season preparations and requiring security deployment. The 25-year-old Nigerian, who joined Wolves for £23.4m from Genk last summer but scored only three Premier League goals as the club was relegated, took to social media to assert his professionalism and commitment to training. New manager Cesar Peixoto had reportedly told Arokodare not to train with the squad, leading to a disagreement. Arokodare was not involved in a recent pre-season friendly against Maidenhead. His future is uncertain, with Fiorentina abandoning interest due to non-EU squad limits, while Genoa and Ajax are monitoring the situation. Wolves have also seen key departures including Joao Gomes to Aston Villa and Matt Doherty to Sheffield United, while bringing in Raul Jimenez, Ladislav Krejci, Rafiki Said, and Kieran Trippier.
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare forces training cancellation amid transfer standoff
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare forced the cancellation of a training session on Monday after refusing to leave the pitch, demanding the club allow him to join Italian Serie A side Fiorentina. The 25-year-old Nigeria international sat down on the pitch, leading new manager Cesar Peixoto to terminate the session. Wolves have rejected Fiorentina's bid but accepted an offer from Turkish club Trabzonspor. Arokodare, who joined Wolves for £24 million from Genk last summer, scored only three league goals as the club was relegated from the Premier League. He was not involved in Wednesday's friendly at Maidenhead United. In a social media post, Arokodare stated he remains professional and committed to his contract. The incident follows a previous disciplinary issue in April involving a confrontation with teammate Mateus Mane, presenting an early challenge for Peixoto, who replaced Rob Edwards last month.
Wolves Forward Arokodare Sits on Ground in Training Protest, Sent Away by Club
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tolu Arokodare caused a chaotic scene at the club's Compton Park training ground on Monday by refusing to leave and sitting on the ground, demanding a transfer to Fiorentina. The 25-year-old Nigerian international rejected new head coach Cesar Peixoto's instruction to not participate in first-team training. Wolves had previously accepted a bid from Turkish club Trabzonspor but rejected Fiorentina's offer. The club subsequently increased security to prevent Arokodare from entering the facility. He will not travel for the pre-season friendly against Maidenhead. Arokodare, who joined Wolves from Genk last summer and scored three Premier League goals last season, had a planned loan move to Torino fall through. He also faced disciplinary action in April after a physical altercation with teammate Mateus Mane following a 4-0 defeat to West Ham. The incident occurs amid new FIFA regulations prohibiting clubs from demoting players to force transfers.
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare forces training cancellation amid transfer dispute
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare forced the cancellation of a training session on Monday after refusing to leave the pitch, demanding the club allow him to move to Fiorentina. The 25-year-old sat down on the field, leading new manager Cesar Peixoto to terminate the session. Wolves have rejected a bid from the Serie A side but accepted an offer from Turkish club Trabzonspor. Arokodare, who joined for £24m from Genk last summer, scored only three league goals as Wolves were relegated from the Premier League. He was previously disciplined in April after a confrontation with young forward Mateus Mane. The incident presents an early challenge for Peixoto, who replaced Rob Edwards last month and aims to return Wolves to the Premier League at the first attempt. Arokodare will not be involved in Wednesday's friendly at Maidenhead United.
Wolves Cancel Training, Call Extra Security After Striker Refuses Exclusion
Wolverhampton Wanderers were forced to cancel a training session and bring in extra security after striker Tolu Arokodare refused to be excluded from the session. New manager Cesar Peixoto informed the player he was not part of his plans, but Arokodare refused to leave, leading to the cancellation of training. The incident occurred at the club's Compton Park training ground, with extra security reportedly present. Wolves were relegated from the Premier League last season and are preparing for the Championship. The situation adds to a difficult start for the new manager, with morale reportedly low. The report originates from GiveMeSport and was covered by CaughtOffside.
Wolves forced to cancel training as banned striker Tolu Arokodare refuses to leave pitch
Wolverhampton Wanderers' pre-season training was cancelled on Monday after striker Tolu Arokodare refused to leave the pitch when asked not to train with the first-team squad. New manager Cesar Peixoto, appointed after Wolves' relegation from the Premier League, has frozen out the 25-year-old, who scored only six goals in 38 games last season. The following day, the club increased security at Compton Park to prevent Arokodare from entering. Peixoto's decision is seen as a show of authority as he aims to rebuild the squad for a promotion push. Arokodare will not feature in the upcoming friendly against Maidenhead United. Serie A clubs Genoa and Fiorentina have expressed interest, with Fiorentina having had a bid rejected earlier this month.