Newcastle appoint Matthias Jaissle as head coach

Newcastle United have officially appointed Matthias Jaissle as head coach, succeeding Eddie Howe. The 38-year-old German, who joined from Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli, described the club as "an incredibly compelling place to be" and expressed full commitment to the project. His arrival comes amid the departures of key players Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, and Bruno Guimarães, with the new season starting in two weeks. Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League last season.