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Newcastle starts preseason training camp in Spain amid coaching changes

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Newcastle starts preseason training camp in Spain amid coaching changes
Summary

Newcastle players began a preseason training camp in Spain on July 31, just weeks before their Premier League opener. Eddie Howe, expected to leave his coaching position, faces potential replacement by Matthias Jaissle, although the club has not confirmed changes. Sporting director Ross Wilson is reportedly overseeing coaching duties temporarily. The training camp will conclude with a friendly match against Valencia on August 8. Howe led the team for nearly five years, achieving two Champions League qualifications and the English League Cup title in 2025.

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By the Numbers
  • •Newcastle's training camp in Spain runs until August 8.
  • •Eddie Howe's future as head coach remains uncertain.
  • •Ross Wilson is acting as interim coach during this period.
  • •The team opens the Premier League season against Liverpool on August 23.
  • •Matthias Jaissle is a potential new head coach after success in Saudi Arabia.
Latest Updates
  • 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Matthias Jaissle has now joined the Newcastle United players in La Manga
  • 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle Set to Announce €11 Million Move After Eddie Howe’s Exit
  • 12:19 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle begins Premier League preseason training camp in Spain amid coaching uncertainty
What they're saying
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Newcastle United’s search for Eddie Howe’s successor appears to have reached its conclusion, with the club expected to unveil Matthias Jaissle as its new head coach with the Magpies set to start their preseason training camp in La Manga. The appointment comes just a few hours after Howe’s departure was officially confirmed, with Newcastle moving […]

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Matthias Jaissle has now arrived in La Manga and joined the Newcastle United players, The United squad flew out on Friday from Tyneside for this pre-season training camp. Sky Sports report that Newcastle United are set to formally announce Matthias Jaissle as Eddie Howe’s replacement today (Sunday 2 August 2026).

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Eddie Howe was expected to leave the job and would be replaced by Matthias Jaissle, according to multiple media reports in Britain. Newcastle had yet to confirm any changes Friday. Reports said sporting director Ross Wilson would oversee coaching duties in the interim.

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