Posted Thu 23 Jul 2026 at 8:19amThu 23 Jul 2026 at 8:19amTolu Arokodare allegedly refused to leave the training pitch in protest over his tranfer to a Turkish club. (Getty Images: Brett Patzke)In short:Tolu Arokodare allegedly refused to leave Wolverhampton's training pitch in protest over his transfer to Turkish club Trabzonspor.The striker wants to go to Italian club Fiorentina, with sources saying he sat down at training and refused to move.What's next?Arokodare will not be involved in Wolverhampton's friendly against Maidenhead United.Wolverhampton striker Tolu Arokodare allegedly forced the cancellation of a training session after he refused to leave the pitch.Sources said the 25-year-old Nigerian sat down and demanded the club let him move to Italian club Fiorentina.Wolves have rejected a bid from the Serie A side, having accepted an offer from Turkish club Trabzonspor.Arokodare's actions led to new boss Cesar Peixoto terminating the session.Arokodare will not be involved in Wolverhampton's friendly at Maidenhead United as Wolves continue their pre-season plans.Arokodare denied the reports on social media."I was very surprised and disappointed to see the media reports today, many of which are inaccurate.
Star footballer's protest over transfer leads to training cancellation
Star Wolverhampton striker Tolu Arokodare allegedly refuses to leave the training pitch in protest over his transfer to a Turkish club.










