Wissa ‘Very Disrespectful’ and ‘No Way Back’ for Isak – Rooney
Wayne Rooney has slammed Yoane Wissa’s recent behavior as very disrespectful after the Brentford forward removed all traces of his association with the club from his Instagram account. Meanwhile, Rooney has also weighed in on Alexander Isak’s transfer saga, claiming there’s no way back for the Newcastle striker following his public fallout with the club.
The Wissa Controversy: A Lack of Respect
Wissa’s social media purge comes amid reports of Newcastle’s rejected £40m bid for the Brentford forward. The 27-year-old was notably absent from Brentford’s squad in their recent 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest, having flown home early from the team’s pre-season training camp. But according to Rooney, it’s Wissa’s online actions that have crossed a line.
You can’t just un-follow the club and erase all your history with them, Rooney said on The Wayne Rooney Show, his new BBC podcast. For Wissa to remove every picture and reference to Brentford—a club that played a big part in his development—is very disappointing. Players today sometimes act like kids, or they’re getting terrible advice. Agents, often family members, push them to make decisions that aren’t in their best interest.
Rooney, who experienced high-profile transfers during his playing career, stressed that professionalism should always come first. No matter how badly you want to leave, there’s a right way to handle it. Refusing to train or wiping your past doesn’t help anyone—not your teammates, not the fans, and certainly not your reputation.
Isak’s Newcastle Exit: A Point of No Return?
While Wissa’s situation has drawn criticism, Rooney believes Alexander Isak’s rift with Newcastle is even more severe. The Swedish striker has openly accused the club of broken promises after Newcastle rejected Liverpool’s £110m bid, and his relationship with the Magpies appears irreparable.
If I’m a Newcastle player, I wouldn’t want Isak back, Rooney stated bluntly. Once a player tries to force a move like this, trust is broken—not just with the club, but with the dressing room. You can request a transfer—that’s normal—but you still have to be professional. Skipping training, going public—these things create a bad environment.
Rooney suggested that Isak’s conduct could make other clubs wary. If a player does this once, they’ll do it again. Loyalty matters in football, and fans won’t forget when someone tries to walk out on them.
The Bigger Picture: Player Power and Professionalism
Rooney’s comments highlight a growing debate in modern football—where player power, social media, and agent influence often dictate transfer sagas. While clubs increasingly face pressure to retain unhappy stars, Rooney believes players should remember their responsibilities.
Football isn’t just about the individual, he said. Fans pay to watch you, teammates rely on you. If you want to leave, do it the right way.
As both Isak and Wissa push for moves, their stories serve as cautionary tales—proving that reputations can be damaged long before any transfer is finalized.
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