Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare allegedly forces training cancellation over transfer demand
Quick Look
- Wolverhampton striker Tolu Arokodare allegedly forced a training session cancellation by refusing to leave the pitch, demanding a move to Italian club Fiorentina after Wolves rejected their bid.
- The club had accepted an offer from Turkish club Trabzonspor.
- Arokodare denied the reports on social media, stating his intention to fulfill his contract.
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Why It Matters
Wolverhampton striker Tolu Arokodare allegedly refused to leave the pitch during a training session, demanding a move to Fiorentina, despite Wolves having accepted an offer from Trabzonspor. This incident follows a previous disciplinary action against Arokodare in April for a confrontation with another young forward.
Wolverhampton striker Tolu Arokodare allegedly forced the cancellation of a training session after he refused to leave the pitch.
Sources said the 25-year-old Nigerian sat down and demanded the club let him move to Italian club Fiorentina.
Wolves have rejected a bid from the Serie A side, having accepted an offer from Turkish club Trabzonspor.
Arokodare's actions led to new boss Cesar Peixoto terminating the session.
Arokodare will not be involved in Wolverhampton's friendly at Maidenhead United as Wolves continue their pre-season plans.
Arokodare denied the reports on social media.
"I was very surprised and disappointed to see the media reports today, many of which are inaccurate. Throughout my career, I have always taken great pride in conducting myself professionally and maintaining the highest training standards," he wrote on X.
"I remain under contract with Wolves, and my only intention is to fulfil my responsibilities professionally by training, doing my job, and contributing to the team in accordance with that contract."
The latest incident is another flashpoint in the forward's career at Wolves after he was disciplined in April following a confrontation with young forward Mateus Mane.
Arokodare signed a massive deal after leaving Genk before last season's EPL, but scored just three league goals as Wolves finished bottom of the Premier League and were relegated.
The incident presents an early challenge for Peixoto just weeks into his reign after he replaced Rob Edwards in a surprise move last month.
Open Questions
- What disciplinary action will Wolves take against Arokodare?
- Will Arokodare eventually be transferred to Fiorentina or Trabzonspor?
- How will this incident affect team morale and new boss Cesar Peixoto's authority?