The African transfer market was marked today by a major move with Congolese forward Yoane Wissa officially leaving Brentford for Newcastle United in a record deal estimated at €57.7 million. This transfer comes on the eve of the English season and ends Wissa’s four seasons at the West London club, where he scored 19 goals last season, his best individual performance to date.
This signing aims to compensate for the departure of Alexander Isak to Liverpool, where he signed a record contract. Newcastle coach Eddie Howe praised Wissa’s qualities, notably his speed, power, and commitment, believing that Wissa will bring a new offensive dimension to his team from the resumption of play. Despite being 28 years old, he is expected to be a reliable value who can immediately strengthen the Magpies.
The transfer was not without controversy, as Wissa expressed his desire to leave by criticizing his former management during protracted negotiations. This cooled some Brentford supporters, but the player has since focused on this new challenge in one of the most competitive leagues in the world. Newcastle hopes Wissa can quickly adapt to maintain his performance level and soften the loss of Isak.
Finally, this move is part of a positive trend for African players in the European transfer market this summer, with several other notable signings from the continent. However, it is Wissa’s transfer that is attracting the most attention today as one of the biggest and most promising deals for the 2025-2026 Premier League season.