Newcastle United’s summer transfer window ended in dramatic fashion, with the club securing a crucial signing with just 30 seconds to spare.
The transfer of Yoane Wissa, which was the final piece of business on a frantic deadline day, saw the Magpies sign a forward to replace the departing Alexander Isak.
The incredibly close call, which has been reported by journalist Keith Downie of Sky Sports, highlights the frantic and high-stakes nature of the transfer market.
😮💨 Yoane Wissa’s Deadline Day move to Newcastle was completed with under 30 seconds to spare!
— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) September 2, 2025
📝 ❌ Wissa had failed to sign one of the forms and it was left to one of his representatives to sprint through Newcastle's training ground to find the striker and get him to hurriedly… pic.twitter.com/VJ3LMOa44z
The story of Yoane Wissa's £55m move to Newcastle, completed with literally seconds to spare, is a perfect illustration of how frantic things can get.
The clock was ticking, and with the initial 7 PM deadline passed, the deal was on a deal sheet extension.
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This extension gives clubs a little more time to finalize paperwork after the transfer window officially closes, but all the documents still have to be submitted by a specific, later deadline.
In this case, the extension period was almost over.
The pressure was on because a single missing signature could sink the entire transfer.
For a £55m signing, that's a massive financial and sporting consequence.
Yoane was already at the training ground, but one crucial piece of paperwork wasn't complete.
The image of his representative sprinting through the training ground to find him is a detail that really captures the panic.
It’s the kind of high-stakes, last-ditch effort that makes these stories so memorable.
Yoane had to quickly sign the form, likely without a moment to even read it over, and get it back to the officials.
The fact that it was ratified at 8:59 PM, just 30 seconds before the extended deadline, makes it one of the closest calls imaginable.
It's a stark contrast to his journey to get there.
He had driven through the night from London to Newcastle, a long and tiring trip, to get the medical done and be ready.
All that effort could have been for nothing if that one form hadn't been signed.
The entire saga from the overnight drive to the final, frantic sprint to get the signature highlights the pressure and split-second decisions that define the transfer window.
The non-stop journey of Yoane Wissa
Wissa’s journey to Newcastle was a long one, but the travelling does not stop now for the striker.
After completing his medical and formalising his transfer, he is now en route to join up with his DR Congo international teammates ahead of their World Cup qualifier away to South Sudan on Friday.
The non-stop journey is a testament to the striker's professionalism and his commitment to both his club and his country.
After a long and dramatic transfer saga, Wissa is now set to begin a new chapter in his career, both on and off the pitch.
Newcastle United news and related links
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