Matthias Jaissle officially appointed as new Newcastle United head coach to succeed Eddie Howe
Newcastle United has officially appointed Matthias Jaissle as head coach following his successful tenure at Al-Ahli. Jaissle takes over during a period of transition, with the club aiming to improve on last season's 12th-place finish.
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Newcastle United have officially confirmed the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following a successful stint at Al-Ahli. The German manager has already joined the squad in Spain and expressed his huge excitement about the long-term vision of the club, despite taking over just a fortnight before the season begins and facing several major player exits.
Newcastle have formally announced Jaissle as the successor to Howe . Jaissle has been with the players at their training camp in La Manga, southern Spain, since Saturday, following a delay in paperwork from Al-Ahli. The Saudi Arabian side were reluctant to let him leave after he secured two Asian Champions Leagues.
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