SpotlightMirror FootballUnverified source· 23 Aug 2026
Who is Matthias Jaissle, Newcastle's new head coach?
Newcastle start the Premier League season with a fresh face in the dugout after Eddie Howe's exit.
M. Jaissle
coach
Role
Newcastle head coach
Previous clubs
Red Bull Salzburg, Al-Ahli
Nationality
German
What happened. Matthias Jaissle has taken over as Newcastle United's head coach, replacing Eddie Howe who left by mutual consent in July.
- Howe said he needed time to 'recharge and take a break'.
- Howe's backroom team, including Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones, also left.
- Key players like Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes departed this summer.
“recharge and take a break.”
— Eddie Howe
Newcastle will face Liverpool in their opening Premier League match of the 2026/27 season.
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