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    Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle United with his replacement already lined up

    Eddie Howe leaves his role as Newcastle United head coach with his replacement already lined up according to reports.

    The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported that he is set to leave his position as the club’s head coach, with Matthias Jaissle of Al Ahli expected to replace him.

    Howe’s time in charge comes to an end after five years, telling Newcastle that he wants to take a break from football.

    They both remain amicable with Newcastle, and talks with Jaissle, 38, at an advanced stage.

    As per Alex Crook and Ben Jacobs: “Howe told Newcastle’s hierarchy he wanted to leave several weeks ago but agreed to stay on until a replacement found.

    “A decision not taken lightly and informed in part by high-profile exits at the club. Howe aware even before Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali left that there would be sales.”

    Sky Sports News reporter Keith Downie said that Kieran McKenna and Antonio Conte were also names on their shortlist. Watch what he had to sya further down in this article.

    JAISSLE’S MANAGERIAL CAREER:

    FC Liefering – 4 Jan 2021 until 30 Jun 2021 – G17, W11, D3, L3, GF42, GD18, +24 GD, 64.71 win %

    Red Bull Salzburg – 1 Jul 2021 until 28 Jul 2023 – G93, W64, D20, L9, GF205, GD73, +132 GD, 68.82 win %

    Al-Ahli – 28 Jul 2023 until Present – G138, W90, D25, L23, GF294, GD134, +160 GD, 65.22 win %

    Total – G248, W165, D48, L35, GF541, GD225, +316 GD, 66.53 win %

    Honours

    Red Bull Salzburg
    Austrian Bundesliga: 2021–22, 2022–23
    Austrian Cup: 2021–22

    Al-Ahli
    Saudi Super Cup: 2025
    AFC Champions League Elite: 2024–25, 2025–26

    Individual
    Saudi Pro League Manager of the Month: April 2025

    Eddie Howe spoke to club’s media after a 4-1 defeat to Bristol City on Wednesday night: “I thought it was a very good test for us. The scoreline is a difficult one for us to take, I don’t think we deserved that at all. I think anyone who watched the game would have seen that we were very competitive. The goals we conceded were strange ones. First one is obviously a long range free-kick, it was a good strike from their lad and I think it took a slight deflection on the way in. Second one is I think a foul on Sven [Botman]. Third one we made a mistake and got counter-attacked. And the fourth one is an own goal. I think they have had six shots in the game and scored four goals. The majority of the game I think we had control of with the ball, we probably didn’t do enough with it in terms of creativity and chances. Although we certainly should have scored more than the one we got.”

    Interviewer: “A good crowd, good opponents, obviously 3,500 Newcastle United fans as well. You say a good test, is that exactly the type of challenge you want at this stage of the pre-season?”

    Eddie Howe: “Yeah, it is. Ideally you don’t want to lose, I’m not saying that we are happy to lose, we’re not, we wanted to win the game. But you do want a test, you don’t want the games to be too easy. We knew coming here with the squad that we have and the current state of their physical well being, in terms of we haven’t trained for too long compared to a Championship team who no doubt will be a week to two weeks ahead of us. We knew it would be very difficult, we felt we would be probably strong enough to do better in terms of scoreline. But I am really pleased the players came through extended minutes. Fitness levels looked pretty good and we will be better for the game.”

    Interviewer: “The one player who didn’t come through too long of the game was Fabian Schar. He came off early, he walked off, is that an encouraging sign?”

    Eddie Howe: “Yeah, I think it is an encouraging sign. I’m not quite sure what the injury is. I don’t think Fab is entirely sure himself. He felt a bit of tightness in his groin and it was nagging him as the game went on. He had to come off and that was a blow for us because two such good distributors of the ball, Sven and Fabi together, but Alex [Murphy] did well when he came one. But obviously that meant a reshuffle with a left footer playing on the right side.”

    Here’s the social media reaction as Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle United with his replacement already lined up…

    @NUFCMoments: Thank you for everything over the last five years. The end of an era. Regardless of whether this is what’s best for the club I’m going to miss Eddie dearly. Thanks gaffer. #NUFC

    @Tom_NUFC: Howe leaving #NUFC should have happened at the end of last season (at the very latest). Matthias Jaissle tipped to take over. Can’t say I know anything about him tbh, though he has a strong reputation in Germany and Austria.

    @Marvellous_T: Gutted Eddie Howe is leaving #nufc but completely understand why it’s likely happened. Best/strongest & most experienced players being sold and young inexperienced players coming in that will need a lot of coaching ahead of a tough season. After 5yrs, does he want/need that 🤷🏽‍♂️

    @pah300577: So much to unpack. Thank you gaffer for the good times and the cup win. Good luck for the future. He was surely pushed. New guy lined up, and his post match words did not match with this. No idea on the new guy but I hate 4231 systems. Feels PIF led. #NUFC

    @Slaughts_1: As much as I genuinely believe we need a different direction I cannot believe the club have acted now, why wasn’t this decision made when top managers were available towards the end of the season. Baffling decision from a baffling club. #nufc

    @Marct009: No matter how it ended as a club we should be eternally grateful for what he did firstly by keeping us up and then by delivering a trophy and challenging for European spots! #NUFC

    @AdamP1242: Eddie Howe leaving is the nail in the coffin for Bruno Guimaraes at Newcastle aswell in my opinion, no way the club will keep ahold of him when they don’t even have a manager. I seriously think we might end up in a relegation battle if Matthias Jaissle is the replacement #NUFC

    @therealhopey: Honestly, I thought we’d gone beyond this stupidity and become a proper football club. The wheels have fallen off since Wembley win. There’s something odd going on here. #nufc

    @MagnificoMags: The timing of this is ridiculous. Why waste all of window to-date and then he goes now? Also, if that Matthias Jaissle comes in with zero PL experience when the club is essentially in turmoil it’s just a disaster and we honestly could go down. What a mess this all is. #NUFC



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