Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has admitted he is still adapting to the demands of the Premier League after making his long-awaited switch from Genk to Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer, Footynaija.com reports.
Arokodare, who became Wolves’ headline signing on deadline day, has already shown glimpses of his finishing ability by netting in the Carabao Cup against Everton in midweek.
But in league action, the 24-year-old is still searching for his first goal, despite arriving with a reputation as a prolific scorer in the Belgian Pro League.
From his first couple of games in the Premier League, the former Genk hitman has already realized that he would have to increase his physicality to impact games.
“In Belgium, they would give fouls against me. Here, they just play on. I did not know this. I enjoy it,” he told Sky Sports.
“In the first game, it was like WWE. I started to think, ‘Okay, that is how it is here. You have to literally punch someone in the face!’
“I am getting to grips with that. It is coming together bit by bit. In time, everything will go smoothly. The results are definitely going to come.”
Standing at 6ft 5in, Arokodare has the physical frame to thrive in English football once he adjusts to its pace and intensity.
His aerial ability and strength already make him an imposing presence up front, and Wolves believe he has the qualities to become a consistent Premier League goalscorer.
For now, the Super Eagles forward is waiting for his first league strike, but if his Belgian scoring record is anything to go by, Wolves fans may not have to wait too long once he fully settles into his new surroundings.
