Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare joins Ajax on loan with option to buy

Published Jul 29, 01:19 PM UTC

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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.

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