Yoane Wissa of Brentford acknowledges the fans after drawing 1-1 with Arsenal in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on April 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)placeholder image
Yoane Wissa of Brentford acknowledges the fans after drawing 1-1 with Arsenal in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on April 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Yoane Wissa has gone public with his desire to join Newcastle United by releasing a statement.
Wissa first made it known of his wish to join Newcastle last month, having already personal terms over a transfer, and has not been involved in the Bees’ matches squad for any of matches so far this season.
The West London outfit last rejected a £40million bid last week and are said to want £65m, which currently prices the Magpies out of a move.
But in a last gasp attempt to make the move happen, the 28-year-old has released a statement pleading with Brentford to let him leave before tomorrow’s 7pm transfer deadline.
Yoane Wissa adopts Alexander Isak tactic
The decision by Wissa mirrors what Alexander Isak did earlier this month when he too released a statement amid his desire to join Liverpool.
Ironically, should Wissa be allowed to join Newcastle, that in turn would open the door for Isak to move to Anfield. On Saturday, the Magpies completed the £69m club-record signing of Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart but want to sign another striker before allowing Isak to go.
Yoane Wissa releases statement requesting to join Newcastle United
Wissa wrote: “Over the past few weeks, there has been increased speculation about my future at Brentford Football Club. As a result, I wanted to speak directly and honestly about exactly where things stand.
“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 percent 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.
“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.
“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."
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