Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
Newcastle 2.0: Jaissle Era Begins with New Vision
As Eddie Howe steps down, Matthias Jaissle takes charge, marking a fresh chapter for Newcastle.
Newcastle
team
Event
First friendly under Jaissle against Valencia
Previous finish
12th in Premier League last season
Key departures
Tonali to Spurs, Gordon to Barcelona
Captain exit
Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal impending
What happened. Newcastle United begin a new era as Matthias Jaissle takes charge of his first friendly against Valencia, following Eddie Howe's resignation.
- Howe stepped down after a draining season, agreeing to stay until a successor was found.
- Club pivots to younger continental players and a trading model due to financial restrictions.
- Missed out on top targets Victor Munoz and Johan Manzambi.
Newcastle's new approach aims to rebuild sustainably amid financial constraints and key player exits.
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