Arokodare denies Wolves training dispute, vows to honour contract
Tolu Arokodare took to his Instagram story on Wednesday evening, July 22 2026, to deny reports of a training-ground dispute at Wolves’ Compton Park base. He said he was surprised and disappointed by media claims that he refused to leave the pitch after being told not to train with the first team, calling the reports inaccurate. The striker stressed that throughout his career he has maintained the highest professional standards and remains fully committed to fulfilling his Wolverhampton Wanderers contract. Arokodare confirmed he is still under contract and intends to train, do his job and contribute to the team as required. He also addressed ongoing transfer speculation, noting that Serie A side Fiorentina has made a formal offer of around £22 million (about ₦40.64 billion) structured as a loan with an option or obligation to buy, while clubs in Belgium, France and Turkey have shown interest. The player recalled a previous dressing‑room altercation with teammate Mateus Mane during Wolves’ relegation battle last season, which was resolved internally. He noted that FIFA’s recent amendments to player protection rules mean any exclusion from first‑team training without a genuine sporting or medical reason could draw scrutiny. With the transfer window still open, his future at Molineux remains uncertain, but his statement makes clear his intention to honour his deal and behave professionally.