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Tolu Arokodare undergoes Ajax medical ahead of loan switch from Wolves

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Tolu Arokodare undergoes Ajax medical ahead of loan switch from Wolves

Nigeria striker Toluwalase Arokodare has successfully undergone his medical ahead of completing a season-long loan move from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Dutch giants Ajax, NigeriaFootball.ng reports.

Sources close to the Eredivisie champions revealed that the Nigerian international emerged as Ajax’s preferred attacking target as the club intensifies preparations for the 2026/27 campaign.

Arokodare attracted strong interest from several clubs across Europe and Türkiye during the summer transfer window, with Serie A sides Genoa and Fiorentina, Bundesliga outfit Hamburg and Turkish club Trabzonspor all monitoring his situation.

However, Fiorentina’s pursuit failed to materialise after the Italian club and Wolves were unable to reach an agreement on the loan fee and the structure of the player’s wage payments.

Ajax subsequently accelerated negotiations and, on Tuesday, worked to finalise the necessary paperwork to complete the transfer before the close of business or, at the latest, on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old is expected to join the Amsterdam club on an initial season-long loan, with Ajax securing an option to make the deal permanent.

Under the proposed agreement, the Eredivisie champions will have the option to purchase the Nigerian striker for €18 million, with the fee potentially rising to €20 million through performance-related bonuses tied to the club’s qualification for European competitions.

Should the move be completed, Arokodare will become the latest Nigerian player to represent Ajax, with the Dutch club hoping his physical presence, aerial ability and goal-scoring qualities will strengthen their attacking options for the new season.

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Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
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