‘I could never have imagined’ - Arokodare reveals he thought Ajax's move was a joke

The 25-year-old striker finalised a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday to Ajax. 

The deal includes an option for Ajax to make the move permanent next summer for a reported fee of around £17 million.

The move to Amsterdam provides Arokodare with a chance to reset his career following a challenging debut season in the Premier League.

Speaking to the club's official website, an ecstatic Arokodare shared his initial reaction to the news. 

"When my agent said Ajax were interested, I thought he was joking," he admitted. "I could never have imagined that I would play here."

The forward highlighted the club's immense reputation, even in his home country. "In Nigeria, no one watches the Eredivisie, but everyone knows Ajax," he explained. 

"I immediately thought, 'I want this.' It is the biggest club in the Netherlands and one of the biggest in Europe."

Arokodare is now the eighth Nigerian to sign for Ajax, joining a distinguished list that includes legends Finidi George and Nwankwo Kanu and Calvin Bassey.

The striker will be hoping to emulate the impact of his celebrated compatriots at one of Europe's most storied clubs.