## Yoane Wissa Joins Newcastle for £55m on Deadline Day **News Title:** Yoane Wissa joins Newcastle: Brentford forward makes £55m transfer to Premier League rivals on Deadline Day **Report Provider:** Sky Sports **Date:** September 1, 2025 (Deadline Day) ### Key Information: * **Transfer Deal:** Newcastle United has signed forward Yoane Wissa from Brentford in a deal reportedly worth **£55 million**. * **Timing:** The transfer was completed with just **30 seconds remaining** on Deadline Day. * **Previous Offers:** Newcastle had **multiple offers rejected** for Wissa earlier in the summer. * **Player's Stance:** Wissa publicly expressed his frustration with the stalled move, taking to Instagram to reveal his desire to join Newcastle. He stated, "I believe the club are unduly standing in my way despite a series of fair offers throughout the summer." He also mentioned a "promise that I could leave this summer has not been fulfilled" and that Brentford had "significantly changed its position." Wissa also claimed to have been given written assurances that he could leave if a reasonable offer was received. Sky Sports News has not seen evidence of these written assurances. * **Wissa's Brentford Record:** Wissa played **149 games** for Brentford and scored **49 goals**. He also boasted the **second-best non-penalty expected goals** last season. * **Newcastle's Squad Changes:** * Wissa will wear the **No. 9 shirt**, which was vacated by Alexander Isak. * Alexander Isak completed a move to **Liverpool** on Deadline Day for a **British transfer record fee**. * Newcastle also signed **Nick Woltemade** in a club-record deal, indicating their strategy to secure forward reinforcements. * **Club Statements:** * **Yoane Wissa:** Expressed his happiness and excitement to join Newcastle, stating, "I'm really happy to be here and to sign for one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League. I'm very excited to put on the black and white shirt." * **Eddie Howe (Newcastle Manager):** Described Wissa as a player they have "admired for some time" and highlighted his "proven Premier League quality," "goalscoring output," and "crucial work for the team." Howe believes Wissa's "pace, power and an excellent work rate" will excite supporters and make the team stronger. * **Brentford's Position:** Brentford was willing to negotiate but insisted on their valuation of Wissa being met. They did not comment on Wissa's statement. ### Summary: On Deadline Day, Newcastle United successfully secured the signing of forward Yoane Wissa from Brentford for a substantial **£55 million**, just **30 seconds before the window closed**. This move followed a summer of rejected offers from Newcastle and a public plea from Wissa himself, who expressed frustration on Instagram about Brentford hindering his desired transfer. Wissa, who scored 49 goals in 149 appearances for Brentford and had the second-best non-penalty expected goals last season, will now wear the No. 9 shirt at Newcastle. This signing comes as Newcastle's previous No. 9, Alexander Isak, departed for Liverpool in a British record transfer. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe praised Wissa's Premier League quality, goalscoring, work rate, pace, and power, believing he will significantly strengthen the squad. Wissa's departure from Brentford was contentious, with the player claiming the club went against prior agreements and written assurances, a claim for which Sky Sports News has not seen evidence. Brentford reportedly held firm on their valuation for the player.
Yoane Wissa joins Newcastle: Brentford forward makes £55m transfer to Premier League rivals on Deadline Day
Read original at Sky Sports →Newcastle have signed forward Yoane Wissa from Brentford in a deal worth £55m.The deal was completed on Deadline Day with 30 seconds to spare. The Magpies had multiple offers rejected for Wissa this summer and the striker even took to Instagram to reveal his frustration at a move not materialising as he pushed for a switch to their Premier League rivals.
Transfer Centre LIVE! | Newcastle news & transfers⚫⚪Got Sky? Watch now on the Sky Sports app📱Not got Sky? Get instant access with no contract📺Wissa will wear the No 9 shirt at Newcastle, left vacant by Alexander Isak who completed a move to Liverpool for a British transfer record fee on Deadline Day.
The club maintained Isak would only be sold if an adequate replacement was found and, having signed Nick Woltemade in a club-record deal, they have a second forward in Wissa. Brentford were willing to engage with Newcastle over Wissa, but wanted his valuation to be met. Speaking to the club's official website, Wissa said: "I'm really happy to be here and to sign for one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League.
Also See: Transfer Centre LIVE! Newcastle latest news Stream Sky Sports on NOW Download the Sky Sports App "I'm very excited to put on the black and white shirt. I've got dreams, I've got faith and now I will do my best to make it all happen. I can't wait to get started." Twitter This content is provided by Twitter, which may be using cookies and other technologies.
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To view this content you can use the button below to allow Twitter cookies for this session only. Magpies boss Eddie Howe, added: "Yoane is a player who we have admired for some time and we're delighted to have him on board."He brings proven Premier League quality, demonstrated not only by his goalscoring output but also the crucial work he does for the team."
Yoane's style of play will excite our supporters and complement our style of play - he has pace, power and an excellent work rate. He immediately makes us stronger."Wissa's bombshell statement that forced Newcastle move Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Wissa released a bombshell statement demanding his Brentford exit Wissa posted on Sunday: "I have stayed silent for much of the summer, but with just hours remaining of the transfer window I feel compelled make it clear that I want to leave Brentford.
I believe the club are unduly standing in my way despite a series of fair offers throughout the summer."I have always given 100 per cent for Brentford since the day I signed back in 2021. I am proud of what we have built together and have never taken the opportunity to play for the club for granted."
Brentford fans will always have a special place in my heart. And I have always conducted myself professionally, both on and off the pitch. It has been a privilege to wear this shirt for 149 games and celebrate 49 goals."Earlier this summer, I held open discussions with the club's senior management, including key directors and the new head coach.
I made clear my intention to explore a new challenge."During these conversations, it was confirmed to me and my representatives that the club would not stand in my way if a reasonable offer was received. This was also put in writing."Based on this understanding, I sought to find a new club, keeping Brentford informed with full transparency at every step."
I received a formal offer from another Premier League club and communicated I wanted to join. I was under the impression, from all my conversations with Brentford, that there was a mutual agreement to part ways. Image: Yoane Wissa posing next to the Newcastle club badge at the training centre "Yet as the window comes to an end, the club has now significantly changed its position, going against what was communicated.
This has left me in a difficult and frustrating position. The promise that I could leave this summer has not been fulfilled. It saddens me to have to write that, and I maintain total respect for the club and its fans."I want to make it clear that I have not acted unprofessionally, nor do I wish to leave Brentford on bad terms.
I have been transparent in my position throughout. I have continued to communicate openly with the club and conduct myself in a way that reflects my values as both a footballer and a human being."I remain hopeful that a fair and reasonable resolution can still be found before the transfer window shuts."
In the meantime, I must do what I feel is right for my career and family and insist that Brentford honour their promise to let me join a new club and at a fair price. Image: Yoane Wissa boasted the second best non-penalty expected goals last season "I want to thank all the Brentford fans for their support and understanding during this difficult situation.
Your energy and belief in me has always meant a great deal. This has never been about walking away from what is a fantastic football club. It's about being allowed to move forward with Brentford's blessing based on repeated promises that I could leave for a new chapter this summer."Being made to stay beyond this summer will only tarnish four wonderful years at this incredible club and so I ask Brentford's owners and directors to now honour their promise to let me leave in the final hours of the window."
Brentford did not comment on Wissa's statement.Sky Sports News has not seen evidence of the written assurances Wissa speaks of in his statement.
