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 departu

Newcastle quickly identified Al-Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle as their top target to replace Eddie Howe, but the announcement of his appointment was delayed - until now

Matthias Jaissle, Eddie Howe's replacement at Newcastle United, might not be too well known given that his only head coaching roles to date have been in Austria and Saudi Arabia. So who is the man arriving to take charge at St James' Park?

Newcastle are understood to have paid significant compensation – reportedly in excess of £9million – to secure the German’s services.

Newcastle told ex-Premier League manager would have been perfect Eddie Howe replacement  talkSPORT

The 2026-27 Premier League season has not yet kicked off, but it has already made history for its managerial changes.

Stripped of their stars, manager and identity, Newcastle look in decline – but, Richard Jolly writes, Matthias Jaissle may prove a shrewd appointment