Newcastle got lucky! Yoane Wissa transfer only completed with 30 seconds of window remaining after striker failed to sign correct forms

Newcastle's £55m signing of Yoane Wissa was only completed with 30 seconds to spare on deadline day, after the striker initially failed to sign a critical form in the deal.

  • Wissa deal done at 8:59pm, two hours after deadline
  • Striker missed signing one form causing panic
  • Now joining DR Congo for qualifiers

Newcastle got lucky! Yoane Wissa transfer only completed with 30 seconds of window remaining after striker failed to sign correct formsNewcastle got lucky! Yoane Wissa transfer only completed with 30 seconds of window remaining after striker failed to sign correct formsNewcastle got lucky! Yoane Wissa transfer only completed with 30 seconds of window remaining after striker failed to sign correct forms

The DR Congo international’s move from London to Tynesidealmost collapsed after he failed to complete one of the required documents. A club representative had to sprint across the training ground to find Wissa, who hurriedly signed the form with just seconds left on the deal sheet extension. Despite the drama, the £55m transfer was officially completed at 8:59pm, just in time for Newcastle to secure their new striker before the extended deadline expired.

Wissa had driven overnight from London to Newcastle to undergo his medical and finalise the deal, having pushed all summer to join the Magpies. Despite Brentford‘s best efforts, he was eventually allowed to sign for Eddie Howe’s side.

Wissa scored 19 goals in the last season, and outscored summer departure Alexander Isak when you omit penalty kicks.

The striker will now quickly switch focus to international duty, joining DR Congo ahead of their World Cup qualifier against South Sudan on Friday.