Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has sent a message to Wolverhampton Wanderers fans suggesting he intends to stay at Molineux next season, even as Turkish clubs Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe are among those tracking his availability, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Arokodare joined Wolves from Genk in a €26m deal last summer but endured a difficult debut campaign in the Premier League. He finished as one of the club’s top scorers despite registering only six goals and two assists in 38 appearances — a modest return that did little to mask a largely underwhelming individual season in a team that was eventually relegated to the Championship.
His situation was further complicated by reports in April of a dressing room altercation with teammate Mateus Mane, after which it was widely reported that the club’s management had decided to part ways with the 25-year-old at the end of the season.
Galatasaray, Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe were all credited with an interest, and a summer departure appeared almost certain.
However, a social media post published by Arokodare following the conclusion of the season has muddied those waters considerably. Writing to the club’s supporters, the Nigeria international said, “A tough season for all of us, but feeling your support while you stuck with us this season is something I don’t take for granted. I
“I’ve had some great personal moments, and it makes me proud to have shared them with you all. Thanks for your support, Wolves, see you next season.”
The phrase “see you next season” carries obvious significance. It is not the language typically associated with a player actively seeking the exit door, and it has left fans and observers reassessing the likelihood of an imminent departure.
None of the interested Turkish clubs have opened formal negotiations as of yet, and with the transfer window still in its early stages, the situation remains fluid. Whether the post signals genuine intent to stay or is simply a farewell to supporters before a move materialises remains to be seen.
For now, however, Arokodare’s future is considerably less clear-cut than it appeared just weeks ago.
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