Newcastle: Eddie Howe to leave as manager with immediate effect
Eddie Howe is set to leave his position as manager of Newcastle United following a period of pressure and internal shifts. The club is reportedly looking to appoint Matthias Jaissle as his successor.
Why it matters
The departure of a high-profile manager from a club backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund highlights the volatility and high expectations in modern Premier League management.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Eddie Howe spent close to five years at Newcastle
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect, sources have told BBC Sport.
Howe came under pressure last season as Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League after losing 17 of their 38 games.
The 48-year-old's final match in charge was a 4-1 defeat by Bristol City in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday.
Matthias Jaissle, manager of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, is expected to be appointed as Howe's successor.
Howe joined Newcastle in November 2021, a month after the Saudi Public Investment Fund bought the club.
Well-placed sources have indicated a measure of surprise from Howe at the club's transfer business so far this summer, though he was aware of the necessity for the club to sell players.
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