Howe exits Newcastle on Premier League season eve, with Al-Ahli boss touted

Eddie Howe has left Newcastle on the eve of Premier League season, with Matthias Jaissle touted as new manager.Published On 30 Jul 202630 Jul 2026Newcastle ⁠United manager ⁠Eddie Howe has stepped down from his role at the English Premier League – only four weeks before the new season kicks off.The 48-year-old leaves with immediate effect after five years in charge, having guided Newcastle ⁠to their first major domestic trophy in 70 years with the League Cup title in 2025.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games medal recordlist 2 of 4Storm apologize after co-owner berates teen girls for support of Cunninghamlist 3 of 4Viral finger-clicker suspended as cricket storm remains in global spotlightlist 4 of 4Indian Premier League’s business value skyrockets to $20bnend of listHe also led the club to Champions League qualification ‌in 2023 and 2025.The Premier League club has yet to make the announcement official, but it is understood that Thursday’s decision followed discussions between Howe and Newcastle’s hierarchy over the last 48 hours.Several British media outlets reported that Howe informed ⁠the club of his desire ⁠to take a bre...