Last-Minute Drama: Wissa’s Transfer to Newcastle Nearly Falls Apart Due to Odd Mistake

Wissa’s transfer from Brentford to Newcastle almost didn’t happen.

Details: The deal nearly fell apart when Wissa forgot to sign a required field on the documents.

This mistake was only noticed when the papers were sent for approval, prompting Newcastle’s team to search the training ground for Wissa to complete the paperwork.

In the end, all documents were submitted just seconds before the transfer window closed—under 30 seconds before the deadline—but the deal was completed successfully.

Reminder: Newcastle paid £55 million for Wissa’s transfer, and he signed a four-year contract.

Last season, Wissa played 39 matches for Brentford, scoring 20 goals and providing 5 assists.