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Eddie Howe quits Newcastle; Jaissle in talks to replace

7/30/2026

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Howe Departs

Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle United, announced on July 30 2026.
Howe said he wants a break after the club’s 4-1 defeat to Bristol City.
He had led Newcastle to the 2025 Carabao Cup triumph, ending a 70-year drought.
Newcastle finished 12th in the 2025/26 Premier League, losing 17 of 38 matches.
German manager Matthias Jaissle is in talks to replace Howe ahead of the La Manga camp.

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Shearer Reacts

Alan Shearer said he was “very, very surprised” by Howe’s exit three weeks before the new season.
He warned that selling top players could jeopardise Newcastle’s progress.
He thanked Howe for the 2025 Carabao Cup triumph, calling it the best day of his life.
He urged fans to be patient with successor Matthias Jaissle, noting the Premier League’s difficulty.

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Newcastle Hire Jaissle

Newcastle are reportedly set to hire Matthias Jaissle as manager.
Jaissle built his reputation at Red Bull Salzburg by developing players such as Benjamin Sesko and Karim Adeyemi.
Newcastle have already generated roughly £169 million from the sales of Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon.
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a £70 million bid for Bruno Guimaraes, whose contract runs until summer 2028.

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Howe Departs

Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle United, announced on July 30 2026.
Howe said he wants a break after the club’s 4-1 defeat to Bristol City.
He had led Newcastle to the 2025 Carabao Cup triumph, ending a 70-year drought.
Newcastle finished 12th in the 2025/26 Premier League, losing 17 of 38 matches.
German manager Matthias Jaissle is in talks to replace Howe ahead of the La Manga camp.

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