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Brentford ‘made right decision’ to let Wissa go
The Chronicle
|September 04, 2025
YOANE Wissa’s £50m transfer to Newcastle United was ultimately the right decision for Brentford, according to the Bees’ director of football Phil Giles.
The Magpies finally got their man late on deadline day after a summer-long pursuit of the striker, as United completed their business with their sixth first-team signing of the window.
Wissa made his wish to join Newcastle clear, and as was the case with the Alexander Isak saga, had not played for Brentford so far this season.
However, Wissa felt the Bees had moved the goalposts when it came to transfer agreements, although dialogue between the two parties remained respectful.
Giles has no ill-feeling towards Wissa, who he describes as an ‘infectious character’ but insisted they had to do what was right by the club - and that meant selling when the price was right.
“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.
This story is from the September 04, 2025 edition of The Chronicle.
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