Wolves forward Tolu Arokodare has admitted he is still adjusting to life in England and says the weather in Wolverhampton has been harder to handle than anything he experienced in Belgium.
The 25-year-old arrived from Genk with expectations high, but while results on the pitch have fluctuated, it is the relentless winter conditions off it that have left a lasting impression.
Tolu Arokodare opens up on Wolves adjustment
Speaking to Belgian outlet Het Belang van Limburg, Arokodare described the recent climate as unusually challenging.
“The weather in Belgium was terrible, but in Wolverhampton it’s really not normal anymore. It rains constantly, I swear. Yesterday was the first day of the year that the sun shone a little. The first day, you know!” — Tolu Arokodare
Belgium is hardly famous for sunshine, yet the striker suggested the Midlands winter has felt particularly relentless.
Having followed Wolves’ recent run, the gloom around Molineux has mirrored inconsistent form. However, it remains too simplistic to connect conditions and performances directly.
Avoiding English cuisine
Another common adjustment challenge for foreign players is food culture. Arokodare has found his own solution.
“Honestly, I haven’t eaten a single typical English dish yet, because I have my own chef who prepares my favourite food. There are also a lot of Nigerian restaurants here that I can go to.”
The striker, born in Lagos, has built a career that has taken him through Latvia, Germany, France and Belgium before landing in the Premier League. He credits Genk with shaping a significant part of his development, describing himself as having “Belgian blood”.
Staying grounded amid Premier League pressure
Arokodare acknowledged that moving to England has brought financial rewards and heightened expectations.
“The temptation to spend a lot of money is strong when you have a lot of money coming in, but I don’t overdo it; I prefer to invest my money. My pay packet has changed, and so has my status, but I’ve remained the same person.”
He added that family influence keeps him balanced, even as his profile grows.
Key Insights
- Arokodare says Wolverhampton weather has been unusually difficult
- The forward has avoided traditional English food
- Career path spans Latvia, Germany, France and Belgium
- Premier League move has increased pressure and earnings
- Player insists he remains grounded
What’s Next?
As winter fades and the season enters its final stretch, Wolves will hope improved conditions coincide with stronger form.
For Arokodare, adaptation continues — both on the pitch and under English skies.
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