Matthias Jaissle & Newcastle United break silence on managerial appointment - with more set to follow
Newcastle United have officially confirmed the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as the club’s new head coach.
Matthias Jaissle has been officially unveiled as Newcastle United’s new head coach.
Jaissle claimed upon his unveiling, ‘when Newcastle United comes your way, you take notice’ as he joins from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.
The German replaces Eddie Howe as head coach and been with Newcastle’s squad in La Manga, since Saturday, but a formal announcement was held up due to paperwork on the Al-Ahli end.
Newcastle agreed a £9.5million compensation package with Al-Ahli, who are also majority-owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, to appoint Jaissle.
The 38-year-old joins Newcastle on the back of successive Asian Champions League wins with Al-Ahli. The Magpies are undergoing a transitional summer after finishing 12th in the Premier League and losing Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Howe, with captain Bruno Guimaraes expected to follow.
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Newcastle United confirm Matthias Jaissle appointment
Newcastle’s official statement described Jaissle as ‘one of Europe’s leading young coaches’ and highlighted his ‘ability to develop players, build resilient, cohesive and high-energy teams, and contribute to elite high-performance environments’.
The club statement added: “His football philosophy and leadership style are strongly aligned with the direction, ambitions and culture of Newcastle United.”
Confirmation of Jaissle’s coaching team will be announced ‘shortly’ following the departures of Howe’s coaching staff.
Matthias Jaissle reacts to joining Newcastle United
On his new role, Jaissle said: “It is an incredible honour to become head coach of Newcastle United. This is one of the biggest clubs in European football, with a unique history, identity and supporter base, and I am excited to experience that passion and connection first-hand.
“When Newcastle United comes your way, you take notice. The ambition of the club, the vision for the future and the opportunity ahead made this an incredibly compelling place to be. I have followed the club's journey closely in recent years and the progress that has been made is clear for everyone to see.
“I am incredibly excited about the future. I fully and unreservedly believe in this project, the ambition and the direction the club is taking. There is a clear vision, strong leadership and an exceptional platform to build on.
“My teams are built on togetherness, hard work, intensity and a passion to improve every single day. I will bring full commitment, full energy and a determination to give everything I have to help this club achieve its ambitions.
“I believe there is enormous potential within this squad and throughout the football club. I am excited to work with the players, staff and leadership team to help take the club forward. "I cannot wait to get started and will attack this opportunity. I give my complete commitment and total energy to bringing further success to Newcastle United."
Newcastle chief executive officer David Hopkinson added: “Matthias is one of the most exciting and highly regarded young coaches in football and I’m thrilled to welcome him to Newcastle United.
“We have conducted a thorough process, and he has emerged as the clear candidate for the role. He possesses all the qualities we were looking for. “His track record of success, leadership qualities and relentless drive to improve make him an exceptional fit for Newcastle United. We believe he is the right person to lead the club into the next phase of our journey.”