Wissa issues bombshell statement accusing Brentford of 'standing in way'

YOANE WISSA has released a bombshell statement demanding to LEAVE Brentford and accusing the club of blocking his exit.

The striker - who scored 19 goals in 35 Premier League games last season - wants to join Newcastle before the window shuts TOMORROW .

3 Yoane Wissa has taken a swipe at Brentford for blocking his Newcastle move Credit: Getty

3 Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool appears to hinge on Newcastle signing another striker such as Wissa Credit: Getty

Alexander Isak has taken similar strike action in an attempt to force through a potential British transfer-record move from Newcastle to champions Liverpool.

Wissa , 28, claims Brentford have reneged on their agreement to allow him to leave the club this summer.

He said in a statement: “Over the past few weeks, there has been increased speculation about my future at Brentford Football Club.

“As a result, I wanted to speak directly and honestly about exactly where things stand.

“I have stayed silent for much of the summer, but with just hours remaining of the transfer window I feel compelled make it clear that I want to leave Brentford.

“I believe the club are unduly standing in my way despite a series of fair offers throughout the summer.

“I have always given 100 per cent for Brentford since the day I signed back in 2021. I am proud of what we have built together and have never taken the opportunity to play for the club for granted.

“Brentford fans will always have a special place in my heart. And I have always conducted myself professionally, both on and off the pitch."

Wissa continued: “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."

An exasperated Wissa concluded: “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.”

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Wissa - who has 33 caps for DR Congo with six goals - joined the Bees from French side Lorient.

Brentford are believed to have slapped a £65millon price tag on the forward.

And Wissa’s Instagram statement concluded: “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.”