Matthias Jaissle appointed Newcastle United head coach

Newcastle United confirmed that 38-year-old German Matthias Jaissle has taken over as head coach, succeeding Eddie Howe after the latter’s departure on July 31 2026. The club paid a compensation fee of £9.5 million to Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli to secure Jaissle on a four-year contract. Jaissle began work immediately, joining the squad at their pre-season camp in La Manga, Spain.

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Jaissle’s résumé includes back-to-back AFC Champions League titles with Al Ahli (2025 and 2026) and two Austrian Bundesliga crowns with Red Bull Salzburg, where he also delivered the club’s first UEFA Champions League knockout-stage appearance. Prior to his Saudi stint, he guided Salzburg to a domestic double in his debut season and a second league title the following year. His playing career ended at age 25 after an ACL injury; he later progressed through the Red Bull coaching pathway, including a spell as head coach of FC Liefering.

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Newcastle’s majority owner, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), also holds a controlling share in Al Ahli, linking the two clubs. The Magpies enter the 2026-27 season after a turbulent summer that saw forward Anthony Gordon move to Barcelona, midfielder Sandro Tonali join Tottenham Hotspur, and captain Bruno Guimarães linked with a transfer to Arsenal. The squad’s turnover adds pressure to Jaissle’s inaugural tenure.

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• Birthdate: 5 April 1988 (Nürtingen, Germany).

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• Coaching record at Al Ahli: 90 wins in 123 games, 65.22 % win rate.

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• Austrian titles: 2 league crowns, 1 domestic cup.

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• Compensation to Al Ahli: £9.5 million.

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• Upcoming fixtures: pre-season friendly vs Valencia on August 8 (scheduled) and Premier League opener vs Liverpool on August 23 (scheduled).

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• “I am incredibly excited about the future,” — Matthias Jaissle, kind of coach

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• “It is an incredible honour to become head coach of Newcastle United. This is one of the biggest clubs in European football, with a unique history, identity and supporter base, and I am excited to experience that passion and connection first-hand.” — Matthias Jaissle, kind of coach

Matthias Jaissle explains why he agreed to become Eddie Howe’s replacement

• “Matthias is one of the most exciting and highly regarded young coaches in football and I’m thrilled to welcome him to Newcastle,” — Newcastle United. David Hopkinson, newcastle chief executive

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Jaissle’s coaching staff will be announced in the coming days. The head coach’s first competitive test will be the pre-season clash with Valencia at the Mestalla on August 8, followed by the league debut against Liverpool at St James’ Park on August 23. The early weeks of the campaign will be crucial for shaping the squad’s identity and integrating new signings as Newcastle seeks to build on its recent domestic cup success and Champions League qualifications.

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