Wolves’ preparations hit a snag after a dramatic incident involving striker Tolu Arokodare. The club was forced to cancel their training session on Monday after Arokodare refused to leave the pitch when asked. The situation escalated the following day, as additional security was brought in to prevent him from returning to the training ground at Compton Park.
This startling development comes just weeks into Cesar Peixoto’s tenure as the new manager, following the departure of Rob Edwards after Wolves’ relegation from the Premier League. The Portuguese coach had only recently taken charge, with hopes of steering the club back to stability.
Arokodare, who managed only six goals in 38 appearances last season, was part of the squad that struggled throughout the campaign. Rumors of his potential move away from Molineux have been circulating, and Monday’s events have only added to the uncertainty surrounding his future. The Wolves Poddy reports that the incident was triggered when Arokodare refused to leave the pitch after being asked not to train with the rest of the squad.
By Tuesday, Wolves had ramped up security measures, preventing the 25-year-old from entering the training ground again. As a result, he will not feature in Wednesday’s pre-season friendly against Maidenhead United, a match that many fans had anticipated seeing him play in.
Interest in Arokodare persists, with clubs from Serie A, including Genoa and Fiorentina, showing keen interest. Fiorentina, in particular, had seen an earlier bid rejected for the Nigerian striker, adding a layer of complexity to his future at Wolves.
