Super Eagles striker Arokodare set for Ajax loan with €20m+ buy option

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare is poised to join Dutch giants Ajax on a loan deal that includes an option to buy for just over €20 million, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano said on X that "Ajax are closing in on deal to sign Tolu Arokodare as new striker from Wolves! Club to club agreement done on loan with buy option for package slightly over €20m," and that Ajax are finalising details, having identified Arokodare as their top striker target. The 25‑year‑old joined Wolverhampton Wanderers from Belgian side KRC Genk last summer, scoring three goals and providing one assist in 33 Premier League appearances. He had also been linked with Serie A sides Fiorentina and Genoa.

For Nigerian fans, the move could mean more regular high‑level football for a national team striker, potentially boosting his chances of regular Super Eagles call‑ups and giving him a platform to showcase his talent on the Champions League stage. It also signals growing interest in Nigerian talent from top European clubs.

Will Arokodare’s loan spell at Ajax earn him a permanent spot and regular minutes, or should supporters manage expectations given the competition for places at a club of Ajax’s stature?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/27/transfer-arokodare-set-to-join-dutch-club-on-loan/