TOLU AROKODARE BREAKS SILENCE AFTER TRAINING GROUND BUST-UP WITH CESAR PEIXOTO ENDS IN DISGRACEFUL SCENES

Football fans woke up to one of the most dramatic stories of the summer after reports emerged of extraordinary scenes involving Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ new manager Cesar Peixoto.

What was supposed to be another routine pre-season training session reportedly descended into chaos, with claims that the Nigerian international refused to leave the training pitch after being instructed not to train with the first team. The confrontation allegedly became so tense that Peixoto cancelled the entire session, while reports later suggested additional security measures were introduced around Wolves’ training base.

The incident immediately sparked widespread speculation across social media, with many believing Arokodare’s Wolves career had reached a point of no return.

But just as the rumours threatened to spiral completely out of control, the striker finally decided to tell his side of the story.

Arokodare finally responds

Breaking his silence through a public statement, Arokodare insisted that many of the reports circulating online were inaccurate and painted an unfair picture of his conduct.

The Nigerian forward revealed he was “surprised and disappointed” by the media coverage and stressed that professionalism has always been one of the defining qualities of his career.

Rather than admitting to deliberately disrupting training, the 25-year-old insisted his only objective has been to continue preparing himself to play football.

He stated that throughout his career he has always maintained the highest training standards and remains fully committed to contributing whenever called upon.

Perhaps the biggest line from his statement came when he made it clear that he remains under contract at Wolves and intends to honour that agreement professionally by continuing to train and do his job.

What really happened?

According to multiple reports, the disagreement stems from uncertainty surrounding Arokodare’s future.

The striker has been heavily linked with a move away from Molineux this summer, with Serie A clubs reportedly showing interest, while Wolves have also explored other transfer options. The disagreement over his situation appears to have created significant tension between player and club during pre-season preparations.

Reports claimed Peixoto instructed Arokodare not to train with the senior squad, leading to the confrontation that ultimately forced training to be abandoned.

However, Arokodare’s statement strongly disputes suggestions that he intentionally caused disruption, insisting he has simply wanted to fulfil his contractual responsibilities.

Wolves remain silent

At the time of writing, Wolves have not issued a detailed public response addressing Arokodare’s statement directly.

That silence has only fuelled further speculation about whether the relationship between the striker and the club can still be repaired.

Many supporters now believe a transfer could be the only realistic solution before the transfer window closes, while others feel both parties should find common ground and move forward.

Fans divided

As expected, football fans have been left split.

Some supporters have backed Arokodare, arguing every player deserves the opportunity to train while under contract.

Others believe manager Cesar Peixoto is right to enforce strict discipline as he attempts to rebuild Wolves following last season’s disappointment.

Whatever the truth behind the incident, one thing is certain: this has become one of the biggest transfer sagas involving a Nigerian footballer this summer.

Whether Arokodare remains at Wolves or secures a move elsewhere in the coming weeks, all eyes will now be on how both the player and the club handle the next chapter.

For now, the striker has made his position crystal clear—he insists he remains committed to acting professionally and fulfilling his obligations, despite the intense speculation surrounding his future.