Ajax set to sign Arokodare permanently for €20m after impressive loan spell
Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff has confirmed the Eredivisie giants plan to trigger the €20 million option-to-buy clause for Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare at season's end. The 25-year-old joined on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer and has delivered 10 goals and three assists in just 15 appearances across all competitions.
"Everything has already been arranged. His salary too, although he did ask for a pay rise at the last press conference," Cruyff told Ziggosport, indicating personal terms are largely settled. The reported €20 million fee (approximately ₦32 billion) would represent significant value given Arokodare's current form.
The former U-23 international's resurgence in Amsterdam puts him firmly in Super Eagles contention ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers. His physical profile and clinical finishing address a long-standing need in Nigeria's attack. Wolves, currently in England's Championship, stand to profit substantially on a player who struggled for game time at Molineux.
For Nigerian football watchers, Arokodare's trajectory—from Championship fringe to Eredivisie star—illustrates how regular playing time in a suitable system can unlock talent. His form also strengthens the case for Super Eagles scouts to monitor Eredivisie more closely.
With Arokodare hitting peak form in Europe, should Super Eagles coaches build the attack around him for the crucial World Cup qualifying window?