Eddie Howe's Exit at Newcastle Expected; Jaissle as Top Contender

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - Eddie Howe described his five-year spell at St. James' Park as a "privilege of my lifetime."

The New York Times - Matthias Jaissle, head coach of Al Ahli, is a two-time Asian Champions League winner.

The New York Times - Eddie Howe, Newcastle United head coach

The New York Times - Matthias Jaissle, head coach of Al Ahli

The New York Times - Public Investment Fund (PIF), majority owner of Newcastle United and Al Ahli

Daily Mail Sports - Matthias Jaissle, managerial target for Newcastle

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - Eddie Howe's departure from Newcastle United was confirmed in a statement on Friday.

The New York Times - Matthias Jaissle has led Al Ahli to consecutive Asian Champions League crowns in 2025 and 2026 with a brand of high-intensity, attacking football.

The New York Times - Eddie Howe has told the club he wants to take a break from football.

The New York Times - Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League last season and exited the Champions League at the last-16 stage with an 8-3 aggregate defeat to Barcelona.

The New York Times - Newcastle sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona for £69.3 million ($92.5 million) and Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur for £100 million.

The New York Times - Jaissle has led Al Ahli to consecutive Asian Champions League titles in 2025 and 2026.

The New York Times - Jaissle won back-to-back Austrian Bundesliga titles and the Austrian Cup while coaching Red Bull Salzburg.

The New York Times - Eddie Howe is set to leave his position as Newcastle United head coach.

The New York Times - Matthias Jaissle is poised to replace Eddie Howe as head coach.

The New York Times - Howe led Newcastle to their first trophy in 70 years with the 2025 Carabao Cup.

The New York Times - Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League last season and exited the Champions League at the last-16 stage with an 8-3 aggregate defeat to Barcelona.

The New York Times - Newcastle sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona for £69.3 million ($92.5 million) and Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur for £100 million.

Daily Mail Sports - Newcastle's summer of upheaval continues with Eddie Howe's departure.

WHERE:

The New York Times - St. James’ Park, Newcastle United's home ground

The New York Times - Matfen Hall, Northumberland, location of annual meetings with PIF

WHEN:

The New York Times - Eddie Howe is expected to depart in the coming days.

The New York Times - Newcastle's opening match is against Liverpool in a little over three weeks.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - Eddie Howe had a change of heart regarding his commitment to the upcoming season after initially deciding to be "all in" during a family holiday in Greece.

Sportskeeda - Eddie Howe believes Bruno Guimaraes will leave Newcastle before the end of the summer transfer window.

The New York Times - Eddie Howe wants to take a break from football after five years in charge.

The New York Times - The season was deemed not good enough, leading to scrutiny of Howe's position.

HOW:

Daily Mail Sports - Al Ahli approached Arne Slot to replace Matthias Jaissle, who is set to take over at Newcastle.

The New York Times - Talks between Jaissle and Newcastle are at an advanced stage regarding his potential appointment.

The New York Times - Howe's position was discussed in a series of annual meetings with a 25-strong delegation from PIF.

Eddie Howe's departure from Newcastle United has been confirmed in a statement released on Friday. Reflecting on his time at St. James' Park, Howe described it as the "privilege of my lifetime." This change comes after he had a change of heart about his commitment to the upcoming season while on a family holiday in Greece.