Star footballer's protest over transfer leads to training cancellation

Wolverhampton striker Tolu Arokodare allegedly disrupted a training session by refusing to leave the pitch, demanding a move to Italian club Fiorentina. The incident led to new manager Cesar Peixoto terminating the session.

Sources claim the 25-year-old Nigerian sat down on the field, insisting on the transfer to Fiorentina. This occurred despite Wolverhampton Wanderers having accepted an offer from Turkish club Trabzonspor, rejecting the Serie A side's bid.

Arokodare, who was disciplined in April for a confrontation with a teammate, will not participate in Wolverhampton's upcoming friendly against Maidenhead United. The striker signed a significant contract after leaving Genk but scored only three league goals last season as Wolves were relegated from the Premier League.

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I was very surprised and disappointed to see the media reports today, many of which are inaccurate. Throughout my career, I have always taken great pride in conducting myself professionally and maintaining the highest training standards.

However, Arokodare took to social media platform X to deny the reports. "I was very surprised and disappointed to see the media reports today, many of which are inaccurate," he wrote. "Throughout my career, I have always taken great pride in conducting myself professionally and maintaining the highest training standards."

He added, "I remain under contract with Wolves, and my only intention is to fulfil my responsibilities professionally by training, doing my job, and contributing to the team in accordance with that contract." The incident poses an early challenge for Peixoto, who replaced Rob Edwards last month.

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I remain under contract with Wolves, and my only intention is to fulfil my responsibilities professionally by training, doing my job, and contributing to the team in accordance with that contract.