Newcastle have introduced the signing of Yoane Wissa from Brentford in a deal price £55million.
The DR Congo striker has been pushing to depart West London all summer season, however noticed his path to Tyneside blocked by Brentford.
Regardless of solely having one yr left on his contract, the Bees have been holding out for a payment close to £60m after shedding Bryan Mbeumo in the identical window.
However after recording the sale of Alexander Isak for £125m to Liverpool on deadline day, Newcastle have been in a position to get a deal carried out for the ahead goal.
Talking to the Newcastle membership web site, Wissa opened up on the transfer: : “I’m actually glad to be right here and to signal for one of many largest golf equipment within the Premier League.
“I’m very, very excited to placed on the black and white shirt. I’ve acquired desires, I’ve acquired religion and now I’ll do my finest to make all of it occur. I can’t wait to get began.”
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe added: “Yoane is a participant who we have now admired for a while and we’re delighted to have him on board.
“He brings confirmed Premier League high quality, demonstrated not solely by his goalscoring output but additionally the essential work he does for the staff.
“Yoane’s model of play will excite our supporters and complement our model of play – he has tempo, energy and a very good work charge. He instantly makes us stronger.”
