The long-serving manager has decided to step down following the start of preseason.

Eddie Howe has reportedly decided to leave Newcastle United with the St James' Park club facing a transitional season.

The 48-year-old, who led Newcastle to their first trophy in 70 years with the 2025 Carabao Cup, has made the decision himself.

CRAIG HOPE: Eddie Howe is set to leave Newcastle United.

Englishman set to be replaced by Al Ahli's Matthias Jaissle

The Newcastle manager guided the club to their first domestic trophy in 70 years when they won the Carabao Cup