Howe exits Newcastle on Premier League season eve, with Al-Ahli boss touted
Summary
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has resigned just weeks before the new Premier League season starts, ending his five-year term. German coach Matthias Jaissle, currently managing Saudi club Al-Ahli, is the front-runner to replace him.Key Facts
- Eddie Howe stepped down immediately as Newcastle manager, five years after joining the club.
- Howe led Newcastle to their first major trophy in 70 years by winning the League Cup in 2025.
- Newcastle qualified for the Champions League in 2023 and 2025 under Howe’s leadership.
- The club finished 12th in the Premier League last season with 17 losses in 38 games.
- Howe’s last game was a 4-1 preseason defeat to Bristol City.
- Matthias Jaissle, currently Al-Ahli manager, is expected to take over at Newcastle.
- Both Newcastle and Al-Ahli are owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
- Newcastle’s new Premier League season begins at home against Liverpool on August 23.
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