Arokodare forces Wolves training to be cancelled
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare forced the cancellation of a training session after refusing to leave the pitch, in an apparent protest over his desired transfer to Fiorentina. The incident is an early setback for new head coach Cesar Peixoto, who only took charge weeks ago, and highlights growing friction between the club and the striker over his future.
BBC Sport reported that Arokodare sat down on the pitch and demanded Wolves let him join the Italian side, but the club have rejected Fiorentina's bid, having instead accepted an offer from Turkish club Trabzonspor. The Nigeria international, who cost £24m from Genk last summer but managed only three league goals as Wolves were relegated, will now be left out of Wednesday's pre-season friendly at Maidenhead United. It follows an earlier disciplinary issue in April involving a confrontation with young forward Mateus Mane, adding to a difficult year at Molineux for the 25-year-old.
- Arokodare's pitch protest forced Wolves to axe training
- He wants a move to Fiorentina; Wolves prefer Trabzonspor's bid
- Early test for new boss Cesar Peixoto after prior April incident