The transfer of Tolu Arokodare to Wolverhampton Wanderers marks a major new milestone in the promising career of this young Nigerian striker. At 24 years old, Arokodare left Racing Genk to join the Premier League in the summer of 2025 in a record transfer worth 27 million euros, making it the most expensive sale in the history of the Belgian club.
After being the top scorer in the Jupiler Pro League last season with 21 goals in 40 matches, Arokodare attracted interest from several prestigious European clubs, including Napoli, AC Milan, Fulham, and Burnley. Despite these offers, Wolverhampton managed to convince him by securing this strategic signing to strengthen their attacking line.
Physically imposing, fast, and intelligent in his movements, the Lagos-born player brings a complete striker profile capable of unsettling opposing defenses. His arrival continues the thriving tradition of Nigerian players exported by Genk, with predecessors such as Paul Onuachu and Wilfred Ndidi, creating high expectations for his immediate impact in one of the world’s most demanding leagues.
This transfer comes at a crucial moment in the 2025/2026 season, as Wolverhampton seeks to consolidate their attack to aim for higher performances in the Premier League. Success for Arokodare in this new European challenge could well make him one of the major African revelations of the season, further enhancing the growing reputation of African talents on the European continent.