Newcastle confirms hiring of Matthias Jaissle as coach to replace Eddie Howe

LA MANGA (SPAIN): (Aug 6) Newcastle confirmed the hiring of 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as coach to replace Eddie Howe, who stepped down after nearly five years in charge.

Jaissle will immediately take charge of the Magpies in Spain at their preseason training camp, which concludes Saturday with a friendly match against Valencia at Mestalla Stadium.

“My teams are built on togetherness, hard work, intensity and a passion to improve every single day,” said Jaissle, who signed a four-year contract in becoming Newcastle’s first-ever German manager.