Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United, Matthias Jaissle poised to replace him

Key Points:

• Eddie Howe is set to leave his role as Newcastle United head coach after five years, having led the club to their first trophy in 70 years with the 2025 Carabao Cup; he plans to take a break from football.
• Matthias Jaissle, currently head coach of Al Ahli and a two-time Asian Champions League winner, is poised to replace Howe, with talks between him and Newcastle at an advanced stage.
• Howe’s tenure saw Newcastle rise from relegation-threatened to consistent top-five Premier League finishes and Champions League qualification, but last season’s downturn and transfer market disruptions contributed to his departure.
• Jaissle, a former Hoffenheim player turned coach, is known for his high-intensity, attacking football and defensive pressure, having achieved success with Red Bull Salzburg and Al Ahli.
• Howe’s exit marks the end of a transformative era for Newcastle, leaving questions about the club’s future direction amid ongoing transfer challenges and uncertainty over key player departures.