Newcastle name Jaissle as manager

Newcastle United appointed Matthias Jaissle as manager on Wednesday following the departure of Eddie Howe, with the German coach joining the squad at their pre-season training camp in La Manga, Spain.

Jaissle was previously manager of Saudi Arabian club ‌Al-Ahli, leading them to back-to-back AFC Champions League titles.

“It is an incredible honour to become head coach of Newcastle United. This is one of the biggest clubs in European football, with a unique history, identity and supporter base, and I am excited to experience that passion and connection first-hand,” Jaissle said in a statement.

“When Newcastle United comes your way, you take notice. The ambition of the club, the vision for the future and the opportunity ahead made this an incredibly compelling place to be.”

Jaissle succeeds Howe, who stepped down after nearly five years in charge despite leading Newcastle to their first major domestic trophy ⁠in 70 years with the 2025 League Cup and two Champions League qualifications.

Howe’s departure on Friday came amid a turbulent period for the club, which finished a disappointing 12th in the Premier League last season and recently lost key players Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, while Arsenal reportedly agreed a deal on Wednesday to sign Magpies captain Bruno Guimaraes.

Jaissle arrives at Newcastle United with a growing reputation as a top young manager and an enormous task.

At 38, he is regarded as one of Europe’s brightest young coaches.

The former centre back’s success with Red Bull Salzburg and Al-Ahli earned him admirers across the game. After leading Salzburg to successive Austrian Bundesliga titles in 2022 and 2023, he joined Al-Ahli.

With Al-Ahli and Newcastle both owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund he is considered to be the progressive, front-foot manager capable of reigniting Newcastle’s stalled momentum.

But Jaissle inherits a club in turmoil.

Howe’s departure was a major blow for supporters who watched him transform Newcastle from relegation candidates into Champions League qualifiers.

And few ‌managers have ⁠enjoyed a stronger bond with the St James’ Park faithful. He rebuilt the club’s identity, improved players across the squad and restored belief on Tyneside.

His exit leaves a void that will not be easy to fill.-Reuters

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