Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMatthias Jaissle looks set to be the next Newcastle manager (Getty)Matthias Jaissle is the leading candidate to replace Eddie Howe as Newcastle United's manager, with the new Premier League season commencing in just three weeks. Eddie Howe is stepping down after five years, having guided Newcastle to their first major trophy in 70 years with the 2025 Carabao Cup and leading them to the Champions League last-16. Jaissle, a 38-year-old German coach, has achieved significant success with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, winning two Asian Champions League titles and the Saudi Super Cup. Prior to his role at Al-Ahli, Jaissle managed Red Bull Salzburg for two seasons, where he secured consecutive Austrian Bundesliga titles, the Austrian Cup, and advanced to the Champions League knockout phase. His coaching philosophy is characterised by high-intensity, attacking football, focusing on immediate pressure on opponents and rapid, vertical play towards the goal upon regaining possession. In fullWho is Matthias Jaissle? Little-known Al-Ahli coach set to replace Eddie Howe at NewcastleMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Matthias Jaissle set to be next Newcastle manager – what do we know about him?
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMatthias Jaissle looks set to be the next Newcastle manager (Getty)Matthias Jaissle is the leading candidate to replace Eddie Howe as Newcastle United's manager, with the new Premier League season commencing in just three weeks. Eddie Howe is stepping down after five years, having guided Newcastle to their first major trophy in 70 years with the 2025 Carabao Cup and leading them to the Champions League last-16. Jaissle, a 38-year-old German coach, has achieved significant success with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, winning two Asian Champions League titles and the Saudi Super Cup. Prior to his role at Al-Ahli, Jaissle managed Red Bull Salzburg for two seasons, where he secured consecutive Austrian Bundesliga titles, the Austrian Cup, and advanced to the Champions League knockout phase. His coaching philosophy is characterised by high-intensity, attacking football, focusing on immediate pressure on opponents and rapid, vertical play towards the goal upon regaining possession. In fullWho is Matthias Jaissle? Little-known Al-Ahli coach set to replace Eddie Howe at NewcastleMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
