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Newcastle United will kick off their 2026/27 Premier League campaign against Liverpool with a new face in the dugout
Matthias Jaissle.
Matthias Jaissle is Newcastle's new manager(Image: Getty)
Who is Matthias Jaissle and why did Eddie Howe leave Newcastle?
Who is Matthias Jaissle?: Jaissle is Newcastle's newest head coach. The German managed at Red Bull Salzburg and Al-Ahli before heading to St James' Park this summer from Saudi Arabia to take over from Eddie Howe.
Why did Eddie Howe leave Newcastle?: The English manager parted ways with Newcastle by mutual consent in July as he claimed time was needed to "recharge and take a break." Reports cited the major key players who have departed the club in recent seasons as a reason why Howe decided to resign.
Other coaching exits: When Howe stepped down, his backroom team left Newcastle as well. This included Jason Tindall, Graeme Jones, Stephen Purches, Simon Weatherstone and Dan Hodges.
Who else has left the club?: This summer, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, Kieran Trippier and Bruno Guimaraes have all left Newcastle. Tonali and Guimaraes have joined Tottenham and Arsenal, respectively, while Gordon signed for Barcelona, and Trippier dropped down to the Championship to play for Wolves.
Who has Jaissle brought in?: So far, the new Magpies boss has only made one senior signing. That was Amar Dedic, who has joined from Benfica for £29.5m.
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