Newcastle United's pre-season training camp has begun in Murcia, Spain, with the team's new head coach, Matthias Jaissle, expected to arrive soon. The club's players, including Bruno Guimarães, have been preparing for the new season without their former manager, Eddie Howe, who left the club after nearly five years in charge.
What happened?
Eddie Howe's departure from Newcastle United was announced on Friday, with the club's players learning of the news during a day off on Thursday. The players had been expecting to meet their new head coach, Matthias Jaissle, in Spain, but instead, they were informed of Howe's departure.
Why it matters for Newcastle United
The departure of Eddie Howe is a significant blow to the club, which had been performing well under his leadership. The team's new head coach, Matthias Jaissle, will face a tough task in trying to replicate Howe's success.
What comes next?
The club's new head coach, Matthias Jaissle, is expected to arrive in Spain soon and will begin working with the players. The team's pre-season training camp will continue in Murcia, Spain, with the club's players preparing for the new season.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 14th in Premier League, 42 pts, 12W-6D-15L from 33 games, recent form LLLWW. Goals this season: 46 scored, 49 conceded (-3 goal difference). Title race: 28 points behind leaders Arsenal. Currently sidelined: Joseph Willock, Alexander Isak, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, Matt Targett, Joelinton.
