Yoane Wissa attacks Brentford in huge bombshell statement and accuses club of ‘standing in his way’ by breaking promises – as striker bids to force move just hours before deadline
Brentford striker Yoane Wissa has accused the club of going back on an agreement to let him leave during the current transfer window.
In a statement released on Saturday, the 28-year-old said he had been under the impression that owner Matthew Benham would sanction his departure after talks earlier in the summer.
Wissa, who is keen on a move to Newcastle United, expressed frustration at what he described as a change in stance by the club.
According to Daily Mail Sport, Brentford are now demanding £65 million for the forward — a valuation that has sparked the public dispute.
The Congolese international reiterated his desire to leave but added that he remains hopeful a resolution can be reached before Monday’s transfer deadline.
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‘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.’