Player ‘nearly in tears’ after emotional Newcastle transfer saga

The final day of the transfer window is often described as a whirlwind of high-stakes negotiations and frantic phone calls, but for Yoane Wissa, deadline day was an emotional rollercoaster that nearly ended in heartbreak.

The now-former Brentford striker had made it clear that his dream was to pull on the famous black and white stripes of Newcastle United, and he was willing to go to extraordinary lengths to make it happen.

In a move that showed just how much the transfer meant to him, Wissa got behind the wheel and drove through the night from London to Tyneside, determined to be first in line for his medical as the sun rose on deadline day.

This personal commitment came against the backdrop of another major departure from St. James’ Park. As Wissa was making his journey north, Alexander Isak was finalizing his own British record transfer to Liverpool.

Both players had faced their share of public criticism for the way their transfers were pursued, but for Wissa, the focus was solely on securing a fresh start with the club he supported.

However, just when it seemed the hardest part was over, an unexpected and bizarre administrative hiccup threatened to unravel everything. In a almost unbelievable twist, the deal was suddenly in serious jeopardy due to a single missing signature on a crucial document.

The fact that this happened after Wissa had already completed his media duties—posing for official photos and conducting interviews as if the move was already confirmed—only amplified the potential embarrassment and disappointment.

Representatives for both clubs, scattered across the country, were sent into a state of panic, racing against the clock to resolve the issue.

Newcastle had smartly lodged a deal sheet with the Premier League, which bought them some extra time, but the minutes were ticking away relentlessly.

The atmosphere was tense, and for Yoane Wissa, the emotional weight of the moment became almost too much to bear. It’s reported that the striker was nearly in tears, watching his dream move dangle by a thread over a simple piece of paperwork.

Then, with literally one minute to spare before the final deadline, the deal was officially registered. The relief and joy that washed over the player were immense.

Those present say he celebrated with the unrestrained euphoria of someone who had just won the Champions League, a powerful contrast to the anguish he felt just moments earlier.

His first words as a Newcastle player were filled with that same raw emotion and excitement. “I’m really happy to be here and to sign for one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League,” Wissa said.

“I’m very, 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.”

It was a fitting end to a saga that proves that in the modern football world of multimillion-pound deals, it’s sometimes the simplest of things—a signature, a timestamp, a last-minute save—that mean the most.

For Yoane Wissa, it was a day he will never forget, a story of perseverance and passion that almost slipped away at the very last second.