FP
Fakayejo Paul
Dutch giants AFC Ajax have officially completed the signing of 25-year-old Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers through June 2027.
The Eredivisie club has secured a non-mandatory purchase option valued at around £17 million (€20m), along with covering his full wage packet for the 2026/27 season.
Key Transaction Details
- Agreement Breakdown: Ajax will pay an initial £1 million loan fee, with performance add-ons payable to Wolves depending on European qualification outcomes.
- Fresh Profile: Technical director Jordi Cruijff highlighted that Arokodare’s height, aerial strength, and physical profile provide Ajax’s attacking setup with a distinct central focal point.
- Departure Context: The tall Nigerian forward leaves Molineux after spending one season in the West Midlands following a £24m switch from Genk in 2025.
Arokodare has already joined up with the squad in Amsterdam as Ajax prepare for their Eredivisie opener.