Eddie Howe has announced his resignation as manager of Newcastle United, bringing to an end a tenure that delivered the club’s first major domestic trophy in seven decades and secured two appearances in the UEFA Champions League.
The decision follows a season that saw Newcastle finish 12th in the Premier League, a stark contrast to the ambitions set out when Howe first took charge, and after a pre‑season defeat to Bristol City that underscored the challenges ahead.
Alan Shearer, the club’s all‑time leading scorer, hinted that the recent wave of player sales — including Alexander Isak, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon — and the shortfall in transfer targets played a role in Howe’s choice to step aside.
A Saudi‑backed transition
Matthias Jaissle, currently in charge of Al Ahli, is set to replace Howe. Both Al Ahli and Newcastle are owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, linking the new manager to the same investment vehicle that has shaped the club’s recent strategy.
Jaissle’s appointment comes amid a period of transition for the Magpies, who will look to rebuild around a core that now includes Bruno Guimarães and a refreshed midfield, while aiming to restore competitiveness in the Premier League and Europe.
The club’s hierarchy, including the Public Investment Fund’s oversight, will now guide the next phase of development, hoping that Jaissle can translate his experience in Saudi football into success on the English stage.