Newcastle name Jaissle as manager after Howe departure

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Ahli v Al Nassr - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - January 2, 2026 Al Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle during the match REUTERS/Stringer 06 Aug 2026 02:18AM July 5 : Newcastle United appointed German coach Matthias Jaissle as manager on Wednesday following the departure of Eddie Howe, with the 38-year-old joining the squad at their pre-season training camp in La Manga, Spain. "Newcastle United are delighted to announce the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as the club's new head coach," the Premier League club said in a statement.One of Europe’s leading young coaches, the 38-year-old German arrived on Tyneside following great success with Red Bull Salzburg and Al-Ahli.Jaissle was previously manager of Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli, leading the