Eddie Howe is reportedly set to step down as Newcastle United manager after informing the club that he is set to take a break.

The English tactician has been at St James’ Park for five years, but a sudden report from the Athletic’s David Ornstein this morning states that he’s departing his role.

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Ornstein has also added that Al Ahli manager Matthias Jaissle looks to be lined up to replace Howe as Newcastle manager…

? EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United. All parties initially chose to continue but 48yo has informed #NUFC of decision to take break & will depart after 5yrs as head coach. Matthias Jaissle of Al Ahli lined up as replacement @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/zrVnbFEvBd

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 30, 2026

Ornstein posted: “EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United. All parties initially chose to continue but 48yo has informed #NUFC of decision to take break & will depart after 5yrs as head coach. Matthias Jaissle of Al Ahli lined up as replacement.”

More to follow…