Eddie Howe Leaves Newcastle United as Matthias Jaissle Set to Take Over

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has left the club with immediate effect after informing the club’s hierarchy of his decision to step down.

The 48-year-old brings an end to a successful spell at St James’ Park, having taken charge in November 2021 shortly after the club’s takeover. His final game in charge was a 4-1 defeat to Bristol City in a pre-season friendly.

Howe is understood to have told Newcastle officials around two weeks ago that he wanted to leave. Although the club initially asked him to reconsider, they later accepted his decision and requested that he remain in charge until a replacement was identified.

Reports suggest Howe’s decision was influenced by concerns over the club’s transfer activity this summer. Newcastle have already lost several key players, including Alexander Isak, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon, while uncertainty also surrounds the future of captain Bruno Guimarães.

Despite the challenges, Howe leaves after overseeing one of the club’s most successful periods in recent history. He guided Newcastle to the 2025 Carabao Cup title, ending the club’s 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy, and also secured UEFA Champions League qualification on two occasions.

During his time at the club, Howe won 84 of his 179 Premier League matches, making him Newcastle’s most successful manager in terms of league victories.

Meanwhile, Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli manager Matthias Jaissle is expected to be appointed as Howe’s successor.

The 38-year-old German coach has enjoyed an impressive rise in management, winning back-to-back AFC Champions League titles with Al-Ahli after previously lifting two Austrian Bundesliga titles and the Austrian Cup with RB Salzburg.

Howe is not expected to take up another coaching role immediately and is believed to be planning a break from football before deciding on his next move.