Yoane Wissa has discussed his 18-year friendship with former Tottenham midfielder and France international Tanguy Ndombele on the newest instalment of My Journey.

Stu Wakeford went for a stroll in Ravenscourt Park with the Brentford forward, who talked about his move to West London, his important goals, and his relationship with Bees supporters.

Wissa spoke about how he grew up with Ndombele, causing trouble in the same class at school, and their journey to becoming Premier League footballers.

“When I was eight years old, we were on the same team. That was from eight to 14, we played together,” Wissa said on My Journey.

“We were also in the same school when we were about 12 years old, he’s a very good friend of mine.”

He added: “We were in the same class for one year - we were a nightmare!

“I used to play for my hometown and we would play 30 minutes away from home, so my father said ‘I will let you go to the big clubs but, if you’re bad in school, after six months, you’re done’.

“And, after six months, he said, ‘No football for you anymore’.”

Wissa (top right) with Ndombele (bottom middle) in the same youth football team

When asked if they ever discussed their ambitions of playing in the Premier League, Wissa replied: “No, we never. We grew up in a city that had maybe five professionals, we grew up with them.

“But we never discussed it because I never wanted to be a professional footballer.

“When I was younger, I didn’t believe I was good enough. I was maybe in the fifth division before I left for Chateauroux.

“I thought at that age, you would have to be at the top to play for the big clubs. This is when I was about 15.

“Someone then came to my house and said he knew someone that used to be the director of Chateauroux and he said I could go because I was good.

“I went there, did well, and thought, ‘Why not?’. Then my mind completely changed and I knew I wanted to be a pro.”

Wissa also chatted about his Brentford career so far, and how studying his Bees team-mates has helped him make the impact he has since joining the Club from Lorient in 2021.

“If I watch my team-mates, it’s more helpful for me because I want to help my team-mates," Wissa added.

“I told Bryan [Mbeumo] that I watch him a lot, in training, how he’s doing. Also with Ivan, how he turns, how Christian [Norgaard], [Christian] Eriksen, or Vitaly [Janelt] play.

“How Shandon [Baptiste] gives the ball, how Josh [Dasilva] shoots, I watch everything. It’s very important for me.

“If I want to play every time with them, I have to learn from them. They’ve been here four/five/six years - Sergi [Canos] is seven years! I need to learn about this. I want to be a professional, help them, play and find the right balance.”

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