Arokodare Discipline Row
Wolves Training Cancelled as Arokodare Refuses to Leave Amid Peixoto's Hardline Discipline
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Peixoto has publicly described himself as 'a very demanding coach,' signaling a strict, discipline-first approach to Wolves' rebuild and a willingness to impose hardline standards on squad issues.
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Arokodare previously was involved in a dressing-room altercation with teammate Mateus Mane after a game against West Ham, for which he was fined, underscoring ongoing disciplinary questions around the striker.
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The 25-year-old striker was signed for around £24m from Genk in September 2025, a move that followed a prolific spell at Genk but has yielded only three Premier League goals for Wolves, fueling transfer talk this summer.
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Fiorentina are among the clubs linked with Arokodare, with Fiorentina reportedly hopeful of a move and bid having been rejected earlier; Serie A interest from Genoa and others has also been noted.
Wolverhampton Wanderers cancelled a pre-season training session after striker Tolu Arokodare refused to leave the pitch when told not to train with the squad, according to The Sun and TalkSport. The club brought in extra security to stop the 25-year-old from re-entering the training ground, and Arokodare will not travel with the team to their friendly against Maidenhead United.
New Wolves manager Cesar Peixoto has drawn a sharp line on squad discipline as the club rebuilds after Premier League relegation. The incident marks one of the most dramatic early tests of his authority since taking charge.
Arokodare Told to Stay Away, Refuses and Sparks Chaos
Peixoto told Arokodare he was not wanted in the session, as the club looks to move the striker on this summer. Arokodare refused to leave the pitch. Daily Star reported that the standoff forced the entire training session to be cancelled rather than let the situation escalate further.
Wolves then increased security at the training ground to physically prevent Arokodare from returning. Caught Offside described the episode as an "astonishing refusal" that left staff scrambling to restore order. The Nigerian forward is now locked out of day-to-day training while his future is sorted.
A £24m Signing Who Never Delivered on His Price Tag
Wolves signed Arokodare from Belgian club Genk in September 2025 for around £24 million, according to Flashscore. The move came after a prolific spell in Belgium, but the striker managed just three Premier League goals for the club. That return made him one of the worst-value signings of the season.
Arokodare also has a disciplinary record to go with his poor form. He was involved in a dressing-room altercation with teammate Mateus Mane after a game against West Ham and was fined for his role in the incident. That history makes Monday's refusal to leave training a pattern, not a one-off.
Fiorentina and Serie A Clubs Circle as Exit Talks Continue
Wolves want to sell Arokodare this summer, and there is interest. Flashscore reported that Fiorentina are among the clubs linked with the striker, with the Italian side hopeful of a deal after an earlier bid was rejected. Genoa and other Serie A clubs have also been mentioned as possible destinations.
The training ground drama is likely to push both sides closer to a deal. Arokodare will not be part of Peixoto's plans, and the manager's actions have made that crystal clear. Discussions over a transfer fee and personal terms are expected to move faster now that the situation has gone public.
Peixoto's Zero-Tolerance Approach Shapes Wolves' New Era
Peixoto has described himself as "a very demanding coach" since arriving at Molineux. Monday's response to Arokodare backs that up. Rather than let the striker's refusal slide, Peixoto cancelled the whole session and locked him out. TalkSport noted the manager has taken a hardline stance on what he sees as "player power."
Wolves are rebuilding from scratch after relegation. Restoring discipline is a key part of that project. Peixoto appears willing to make uncomfortable decisions early to set the right tone. How quickly the Arokodare saga is resolved will be a key test of whether that approach sticks.
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