Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 5 Aug 2026
Newcastle appoint Jaissle as head coach
German boss Matthias Jaissle takes over at Newcastle, aiming to build on Eddie Howe's legacy.
M. Jaissle
coach
Age
38
Previous clubs
Al-Ahli, Red Bull Salzburg
Contract
Four-year deal until 2030
First game
vs Liverpool on 23 August
What happened. Newcastle United appointed Matthias Jaissle as head coach on a four-year deal, succeeding Eddie Howe.
- Jaissle has never coached in a top-five European league.
- He is the Premier League's second-youngest current head coach.
- He joined Newcastle's pre-season camp in Spain over the weekend.
“My teams are built on togetherness, hard work, intensity and a passion to improve every single day.”
— Matthias Jaissle
Jaissle faces a tough opener against Liverpool, with fans eager to see his impact.
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