Eddie Howe is set to leave Newcastle United just 24 days before the club’s first Premier League season opener against Liverpool. According to The Athletic, Newcastle are in advanced talks to replace Howe with Matthias Jaissle, who is the head coach of Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli.
Howe admits 'painful' summer
Speaking last week, Howe admitted that he had endured a ‘painful’ summer with both Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon leaving Newcastle. Arsenal are also trying to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, who has informed the club that he wants to join Mikel Arteta’s side.
‘We don’t want to lose our best players,’ Howe said. ‘That is an obvious statement to make, losing those big two is painful for us and difficult for us. For me it has been another challenging summer so far. We are always trying to do our best for the football club long and short-term and try to get the squad in the best place.’
Jaissle poised to take over
Matthias Jaissle, 36, has been at Al-Ahli since 2023, leading the club to a second-place finish in the Saudi Pro League last season. The German coach previously managed Red Bull Salzburg, where he won two Austrian Bundesliga titles. Newcastle are expected to finalise the appointment within days.
Transfer exodus continues
The departures of Tonali and Gordon, combined with the potential exit of Guimaraes, have raised concerns among fans about the club’s direction under new ownership. Howe’s exit marks the end of a three-year tenure that saw Newcastle secure Champions League qualification in 2023.
