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Young coach Matthias Jaissle, winner of two Asian titles, replaces Eddie Howe at Newcastle

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Newcastle United appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach, replacing Eddie Howe.
  • Jaissle, 38, joins from Al Ahli after a successful tenure, including two consecutive Asian Champions League titles.
  • Newcastle reportedly paid over £9 million in compensation to Al Ahli for Jaissle, who has signed a four-year contract.

Newcastle United has officially appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach, with the German manager taking over from the departing Eddie Howe. The 38-year-old tactician arrives at St James' Park after a successful spell with Saudi club Al Ahli, and his appointment marks a significant shift in the club's leadership.

Jaissle's move to Newcastle is reported to have cost the club over £9 million in compensation to Al Ahli. He has signed a four-year contract and has already met the squad during their pre-season training camp in La Manga, Spain. His arrival comes just 18 days before Newcastle is set to kick off their 2026/2027 Premier League campaign against Liverpool.

"It is an incredible honor to be the head coach of Newcastle United. This is one of the biggest clubs in European football with a unique history, identity, and fanbase. I am incredibly excited to feel that passion firsthand," Jaissle stated in an official club release. He cited the club's ambition and clear vision for the future as key factors in his decision to accept the offer, noting the club's recent development.

Jaissle brings a strong reputation, having previously led RB Salzburg to two consecutive Austrian league titles before his move to Saudi Arabia in 2023. His success continued with Al Ahli, where he secured two back-to-back AFC Champions League titles. His appointment is also facilitated by the shared ownership between Newcastle and Al Ahli under Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF).

Newcastle's CEO, David Hopkinson, described Jaissle as "one of the most exciting and respected young coaches in world football" and stated that the club conducted a thorough search process. Jaissle inherits the challenge of building on Eddie Howe's legacy. Howe guided Newcastle from a relegation battle to becoming a Premier League force, winning the Carabao Cup in March 2025, ending a 70-year wait for major domestic silverware. However, the 2025/2026 season proved difficult for Newcastle.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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