Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare<\/a> has revealed he was never Anderlecht\u2019s first-choice signing, amid reports he twice rejected a move to the Belgian giants before joining domestic rivals KRC Genk, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The 24-year-old Nigerian<\/a>, currently leading the Belgian Pro League scoring charts, addressed claims that he snubbed Anderlecht\u2019s approach during two separate transfer windows.<\/p>\n Arokodare first rose to prominence at Valmiera in Latvia, where his consistent goalscoring performances caught the eye of several clubs across Europe.<\/p>\n At that point, Anderlecht expressed interest, but Arokodare instead opted for a move to the Bundesliga with FC K\u00f6ln<\/a>. His time in Germany, however, was underwhelming and short-lived.<\/p>\n Following a more promising stint in France with SC Amiens, Anderlecht reignited their interest. But the Lagos-born striker once again took a different path \u2014 this time joining KRC Genk in January 2023, reportedly in a \u20ac5 million deal.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong><\/p>\n Anderlecht have since suggested that their failure to sign the Nigerian was down to tensions with his agent, Didier Frenay. But Arokodare has now set the record straight.<\/p>\n \u201cI was certainly not Anderlecht\u2019s first choice. They would have let me stay if a striker higher up in the pecking order had taken the bait,\u201d he told Het Nieuwsblad, via Voetbal Belgie.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The decision has proven fruitful. Arokodare is now valued at \u20ac13 million by Transfermarkt and has attracted interest from clubs in Europe\u2019s top five leagues. Genk are believed to be holding out for a fee at least five times their original investment.<\/p>\n His outstanding form for Genk earned him a maiden call-up to the Nigeria national team in March.<\/p>\n Arokodare made his Super Eagles debut in a 2-0 win over Rwanda<\/a> in Kigali and featured again in the 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe, where he played a key role in Nigeria\u2019s only goal of the match.<\/p>\n With 18 goals to his name this season, Arokodare is enjoying a breakout year in Belgium and has firmly placed himself on the radar of major European clubs\u2014despite not being Anderlecht\u2019s top target.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/imago1058537866-750x500.jpg\")
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