Tolu Arokodare joins Wolves from Genk in a £23.4m deal after topping Belgium’s goal charts last season. The Nigerian signs a four-year contract
Tolu Arokodare has officially joined Wolves in a surprise Deadline Day swoop worth £23.4 million.
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The powerful Nigeria international striker leaves Belgian side Genk to sign a four-year deal with an option for an extra year.
Arokodare, 24, was the top scorer in the Belgian Pro League last season and arrives in the Premier League after a breakout campaign that put him on the radar of several European clubs.
Wolves moved decisively to beat competition for the prolific forward, marking one of the most impactful transfers of the summer window.
His pace, aerial threat, and finishing ability are expected to boost Wolves’ attack significantly.
The club confirmed the deal late Monday, and fans are already excited about the addition of a striker with proven goal-scoring pedigree.
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Arokodare becomes the latest Nigerian star to make the move to England’s top flight, and Wolves are hopeful he will replicate his Belgian form at Molineux.
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