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Newcastle appoint Matthias Jaissle as head coach

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English club Newcastle have appointed Matthias Jaissle as head coach following Eddie Howe’s departure. The 38-year-old former Germany Under-21 international was managing Saudi club Al-Ahli and had never coached a top-flight team, according to the club’s announcement.

Newcastle United have appointed Matthias Jaissle as head coach in the Premier League, following Eddie Howe’s departure, the English club announced on Wednesday.

The 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle, a former Germany Under-21 international, previously coached Al-Ahli, a Saudi club. He had never managed a top-flight team before his appointment at Newcastle.

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