{
  "id": 15067253,
  "title": "Ajax Legend de Boer Backs Arokodare Amidst Basten, Kluivert Comparisons",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ajax-legend-de-boer-backs-arokodare-amidst-basten-kluivert-comparisons",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T23:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/17/ajax-legend-de-boer-backs-arokodare-amidst-basten-kluivert-comparisons/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ajax's all-time great, Frank de Boer, has urged supporters to be patient with Tolu Arokodare as he establishes himself at the club. De Boer acknowledges that comparisons with legendary Dutch strikers Marco van Basten and Patrick Kluivert are inevitable, but believes the Nigerian forward deserves the chance to prove his worth. Arokodare recently joined Ajax on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, with an option to purchase. The 26-year-old has already made an impact at his new club, netting seven goals and providing two assists in 11 appearances across all competitions, despite only starting six matches. De Boer highlighted the importance of providing Arokodare with crosses from the flanks to maximize his potential, noting that the striker's technical ability sets him apart. Speaking to Ziggo Sport via Ajax Showtime, De Boer said: \"We are used to comparing a striker to Van Basten and Kluivert, but I have also seen a few times that he is technically gifted and that you can make very good use of him.\"",
  "summary": "Ajax Amsterdam Legend, Frank de Boer has called for patience with Tolu Arokodare, insisting the striker deserves time to demonstrate his abilities despite comparisons with Dutch icons Marco van Basten",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}