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Matthias Jaissle set to replace Eddie Howe at Newcastle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:34 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Matthias Jaissle set to replace Eddie Howe at Newcastle

Summary

Matthias Jaissle is poised to take over as Newcastle United’s manager following Eddie Howe's departure. Howe, who managed the team for five years, is stepping down to take a break after leading the club to significant achievements, including a 2025 Carabao Cup victory. Jaissle, a 38-year-old German coach with a successful track record at Al-Ahli and Red Bull Salzburg, faces a tight timeframe with just 24 days before Newcastle’s Premier League opener against Liverpool. Newcastle’s management, linked through ownership with Jaissle’s current club, has decided on this coaching change as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle after five years in charge.
•Matthias Jaissle has won two Asian Champions League titles.
•Jaissle previously managed Red Bull Salzburg, winning multiple titles.
•Newcastle's first match of the new season is against Liverpool on August 8.
•Newcastle's upcoming friendly matches include Valencia and Everton.

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8:34 AMYahoo Sports — Who is Matthias Jaissle? Little-known Al-Ahli coach set to replace Eddie Howe at Newcastle

What they're saying

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Matthias Jaissle, the man tipped to replace Eddie Howe 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 linked with a move to St James' Park?
— Sky Sports