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Wolves struggles behind me – Arokodare

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  • Tolu Arokodare scored his first goal for Ajax and provided an assist in their 4-2 UEFA Conference League win, marking a strong performance after a difficult spell at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
  • Arokodare stated he has moved past his struggles at Wolves and is focused on improving at Ajax, learning from past experiences without letting them affect his current chapter.
  • Ajax coach Míchel Sánchez praised Arokodare's immediate impact, energy, and work rate, noting his good character as he settles into the team.

Tolu Arokodare has declared he has moved on from his challenging period at Wolverhampton Wanderers and is now fully focused on his development at Ajax. The Nigerian striker made an immediate impact, scoring his first goal for the Dutch club just 43 seconds after coming off the bench in their 4-2 UEFA Conference League play-off victory over FC Sion.

I don’t think there’s a real reason or there’s a real excuse. I think it’s part of the game.

— Tolu ArokodareReflecting on his past struggles at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Coming on in the 72nd minute, Arokodare headed Ajax into the lead and later provided an assist for Davy Klaassen's goal in the 87th minute, completing an impressive cameo. Reflecting on his start with Ajax, the 25-year-old emphasized his determination to learn from his past without allowing previous struggles to overshadow his new beginning. "I think it’s part of the game," Arokodare told ESPN. "As players, we have seasons and moments like this in our careers, and it’s something to learn from, that I’ve moved on from, and I’m focused on the new season."

As players, we have seasons and moments like this in our careers, and it’s something to learn from, that I’ve moved on from, and I’m focused on the new season.

— Tolu ArokodareDiscussing his mindset after moving from Wolves to Ajax.

He added, "I’ve been preparing well with the Ajax team and the players, and I’m focused on this season. I’m focused on getting better, focused on better things for myself. Focused on not making the same mistakes I did. That’s all I’m focused on. Not focused on last season."

I’ve been preparing well with the Ajax team and the players, and I’m focused on this season.’’ I’m focused on getting better, focused on better things for myself. Focused on not making the same mistakes I did. That’s all I’m focused on. Not focused on last season.

— Tolu ArokodareDetailing his focus on his current performance at Ajax.

Arokodare has made a promising start since joining Ajax on a season-long loan from Wolves, contributing one goal and two assists in four appearances despite limited playing time. Ajax coach Míchel Sánchez commended the Nigerian's performance, highlighting his energy, work rate, and ability to influence the game instantly. "Tolu brought a lot of energy when he came on. He works hard, he scores, and he helps us," Míchel stated, also praising Arokodare's character.

Tolu brought a lot of energy when he came on. He works hard, he scores, and he helps us.

— Míchel SánchezPraising Arokodare's impact after coming on as a substitute.
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