Brentford wanted to keep Wissa after his career-best season and had knocked back two [Newcastle](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/newcastleunited/) bids.
But Wissa had made his feelings clear. The 28-year-old didn't train with the first team squad for the bulk of the summer, and although he was reintegrated to an extent, he remained desperate to join the Magpies, which led to the forward releasing an explosive statement at the weekend in which he said the Bees had promised they wouldn't stand in his way if a "reasonable offer was received".
Just 48 hours later, Newcastle finally made a breakthrough in their long pursuit of Wissa, agreeing a £55m deal shortly after sanctioning the exit of Alexander Isak to Liverpool.
Given the background, Wissa's stance and the chance to make an enormous profit on a player they signed for £8.5m, Giles says Brentford eventually decided to give the move the green light.
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“It’s been an interesting last few days and in fact, an interesting last few weeks,” Giles said.
“The big story is selling Yoane Wissa. He was a fantastic player for us, started off playing wide and evolved to take on the No 9 position and had a brilliant season last year.
“He was a really good, infectious character who was positive around the players and the fans. I personally liked him a lot as well, so there’s nothing but positive things to say about his performances on the pitch for us.
"Transfers are always complicated. There is always a little bit of emotion, friction, and dialogue. Obviously, this one spilled out, which from my point of view is not ideal, but it happened and we had to manage that.
"We are dealing with human beings who have their own career, life, opportunity, and dreams to follow, but against that is a contractual position which needs to be respected.
"For me, fundamentally, when you have to make a decision about a transfer, complicated decisions which are impactful on the pitch and off the pitch, you need to stay focused on what is the right decision for the club.
"Every decision we make during the transfer window, we strip all the emotion out of it and focus on the right decision at this moment in time for the club overall, combining short-term need and long-term position and opportunity."
Wissa drove from London to Newcastle overnight on Sunday so he was in a position to undergo his medical and finalise his move, but it almost didn't happen.
After failing to sign one of the forms, Wissa was alerted by one of his representatives with just moments to spare ahead of the 7pm deadline, and the signing was eventually finalised.
"This is the move I wanted," said Wissa, who described wearing the famous No.9 shirt as a "privilege".
"Why Newcastle? Because the atmosphere is great. Whenever we play against them the fans are unbelievable.
"And when I spoke to the manager, straight away I felt that connection and I think it's the perfect move for me.
"I think he analysed me perfectly. He wants me to create danger, basically. I was impressed with his impression of me and said straight away, yes, I want to come. I'm better when I feel loved."