Newcastle United have appointed Matthias Jaissle as the club's new head coach following the departure of Eddie Howe. The Premier League side confirmed the move on Wednesday, making Jaissle the next figure to lead the team into a new phase.
Jaissle, who is 38, takes over after Howe's exit and arrives as one of the younger coaches to land a high-profile role in English football. Newcastle's announcement puts a quick focus on the club's direction ahead of the coming campaign.
In comments released with the appointment, Jaissle said it is an incredible honour to become head coach of Newcastle United. That response underlines the scale of the job at one of the Premier League's most closely watched clubs.
The decision marks a significant managerial change for Newcastle after the end of Howe's tenure. Attention will now turn to how Jaissle settles into the role and what his arrival means for the club's plans in the Premier League.
