The former Dutch striker says the 6ft 6in forward is dangerous as a focal point after a quick start on loan from Wolves.
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Former Ajax, Real Madrid and Netherlands striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has praised Tolu Arokodare, saying the Nigeria international “is dangerous as a focal point when he is on the pitch.” He made the comments on Voetbal International’s Pak Schaal Podcast.
The 25 year old has six goals and two assists in nine games for Ajax across all competitions. He joined on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers on July 29.
A Reset After Wolves
Arokodare’s year in England was hard. He arrived at Wolves from Genk for around €27 million after finishing as the Belgian Pro League’s top scorer with 21 goals, but scored only three Premier League goals as Wolves were relegated. Across all competitions he scored six goals in 38 appearances. New bettors following Nigerian strikers abroad can read Bet9ja’s offer for new customers.
Ajax cover his full wages and pay Wolves a loan fee of about £1 million. They also have an option to buy him next summer for around £17 million.
The Competition for Places
Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff said Arokodare gave the squad a profile it didn’t have, describing him as strong and able to score goals.
He competes for a place with Marcos Leonardo, who joined from Al-Hilal, and the future of Kasper Dolberg is an open question. Readers can see the Bet9ja promotion code, step by step before the next round.
Super Eagles and Europe
Arokodare came on as a second-half substitute in both of Nigeria’s Group L qualifiers, against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. He had a chance dragged across goal in the 3-0 defeat in Bissau.
Ajax are in the Conference League this season after finishing fifth in the Eredivisie last term and coming through the qualifying play-offs. That gives Arokodare another stage to show his start is more than a hot streak.
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📌 Did You Know?
- Before Genk, Arokodare played for Valmiera in Latvia, FC Köln in Germany and Amiens in France.
- He scored 31 league goals in 79 appearances for Genk.
- Wolves cancelled a pre-season training session on July 20 after a reported incident involving him.
- Fiorentina and Trabzonspor were among the clubs whose summer bids for him were rejected.
- Wolves can receive a reported £500,000 bonus if Ajax qualify for European football, with the Conference League included.
