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Wolves man labelled ‘one-season wonder’ – Not worth paying set fee for

De Telegraaf’s Valentijn Driessen has urged Ajax not to make Wolverhampton Wanderers‘ Tolu Arokodare’s stay permanent after signing him on loan from the Championship side in the summer. The striker’s fine displays for KRC Genk [23 goals and seven assists]…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:11 AM
Wolves man labelled ‘one-season wonder’ – Not worth paying set fee for
Key Things to Know
  • Journalist Valentijn Driessen labelled Wolves loanee Tolu Arokodare a "one-season wonder" and urged Ajax not to sign him permanently.
  • Ajax hold a €20 million purchase option to sign the Nigerian striker permanently from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
  • Arokodare joined Ajax on loan in July after falling out of favor under Wolves manager César Peixoto.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Journalist Valentijn Driessen has urged Ajax not to trigger their €20 million purchase option for Wolverhampton Wanderers loanee Tolu Arokodare, labelling the striker a "one-season wonder." The 25-year-old joined Ajax on a season-long loan after falling out of favor under Wolves manager César Peixoto following the club's relegation from the Premier League.

Arokodare has impressed in Amsterdam, scoring nine goals in 14 matches, prompting Ajax to consider a permanent transfer. However, Driessen and reporter Johan Inan questioned the deal, citing the striker's high salary and the club's financial dependency on securing Champions League qualification.

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