Jaissle set for Newcastle job after impressive Saudi spell, reports The Guardian

Matthias Jaissle is reportedly set to take over from Eddie Howe as Newcastle United manager, according to The Guardian. The German coach has emerged as a leading candidate after a remarkable spell in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ahli.

Jaissle arrived in Jeddah in 2023 as a little-known figure, but he quickly made his mark, clinching major trophies and winning the affection of supporters. The 38-year-old now leaves the club as a hero and one of the most successful coaches in the history of Asian football.

The move to St James' Park could be eased by the fact that Al-Ahli and Newcastle are both owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Jaissle is a decade younger than Howe, yet he has already shown he can handle pressure, surviving in a league that frequently changes managers.

Taking charge of a big, underachieving port-city club with a passionate fanbase will not faze him. Newcastle supporters will hope he can bring the same success he enjoyed in Saudi Arabia to the Premier League.