Newcastle United finally secured Yoane Wissa on transfer deadline day, but the window ended with some intense moments. Wissa reportedly came close to tears after nearly missing out on his dream move to the Magpies.
It’s well known how eager the 29-year-old was to join Newcastle. Determined to make the deal happen, Wissa drove all night from London to Tyneside to ensure he could undergo his medical that morning. Meanwhile, Alexander Isak was on his way to Liverpool to complete his record-breaking British transfer. Both players faced criticism from fans and the media for their efforts to push through their departures.
Newcastle United Setback
A strange turn of events nearly forced Yoane Wissa to remain at Brentford, despite already completing media appearances and official photoshoots ahead of his Newcastle unveiling.
According to the Daily Mail, Wissa’s transfer to Newcastle was finalized just one minute before the Premier League deadline. Newcastle officials had pre-submitted a deal sheet to allow extra time to finalize the paperwork.
A last-minute snag meant one crucial document went unsigned, causing panic among representatives scattered across the country. Thankfully, Wissa was officially registered as a Newcastle player at 8:59 pm—just before the cutoff. The striker reportedly “celebrated like he’d won the Champions League” once the deal was complete. Moments before, he had been near tears as his future at Newcastle hung in the balance.
Wissa’s First Comments:
“I’m really happy to be here and to sign for one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League,” Wissa said after the transfer. “I’m very, very excited to wear the black and white shirt. I have dreams and faith, and now I’ll do my best to make them happen. I can’t wait to get started.”
Eddie Howe on Yoane Wissa
“Yoane is a player we’ve admired for some time, and we’re thrilled to have him with us,” Howe added. “He brings proven Premier League quality, not only through his goal-scoring but also his important contributions for the team.
“Yoane’s style will excite our fans and fits perfectly with how we play. He has pace, strength, and an excellent work ethic. He immediately strengthens our squad.”
