Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle United with immediate effect

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle United with immediate effect
Summary

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has departed from his role, sources confirm. Howe's exit follows a challenging season where Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League, losing 17 of 38 games. His final match was a 4-1 loss to Bristol City in a pre-season friendly. During his tenure, Howe guided Newcastle to their first major trophy in over 70 years by winning the 2025 Carabao Cup and secured Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025. Recently, the club has faced significant player departures, including Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon.

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By the Numbers
  • •Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle United with immediate effect on July 30, 2026.
  • •Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League last season.
  • •Howe's final match was a 4-1 defeat to Bristol City.
  • •He won the Carabao Cup in 2025, ending a 70-year trophy drought.
  • •Newcastle sold key players Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon this summer.
Latest Updates
  • 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — “Gave my life, heart and soul”: Howe resigns from Newcastle, hails fans and “privilege of my lifetime”
  • 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Eddie Howe resigns as Newcastle boss to 'recharge'
  • 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Eddie Howe to step down as Newcastle manager
  • 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Howe explains decision behind Newcastle exit in emotional statement
  • 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle confirm Eddie Howe departure
  • 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Eddie Howe Leaves Newcastle United Having Changed The Club’s Trajectory
  • 2:51 PMYahoo Sports — Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle, to be replaced by Matthias Jaissle
  • 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — Howe exits Newcastle on Premier League season eve, with Al-Ahli boss touted
What they're saying
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Eddie Howe confirmed on Friday he had stepped down as Newcastle manager to "recharge and take a break" following a turbulent end to his five-year spell at St James' Park.German manager Matthias Jaissle, currently in charge of Saudi club Al-Ahli, is favourite to take over from Howe at St James' Park.

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Eddie Howe says managing Newcastle has been the privilege of his life after confirming he had stepped down as head coach. The 48-year-old ended the Magpies’ 70-year wait for domestic silverware with Carabao Cup glory in 2025, as well as overseeing qualification for the Champions League twice.

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Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years at St James' Park, the BBC and Sky reported on Thursday.Newcastle have been depleted by the departures of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and England forward Anthony Gordon to Barcelona in recent weeks.

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