Newcastle confirms hiring of Matthias Jaissle as coach to replace Eddie Howe‎

Newcastle confirmed the hiring of 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as coach Wednesday to replace Eddie Howe, who stepped down after nearly five years in charge. The German coach will immediately take charge of the Magpies in Spain at their preseason training camp, which concludes Saturday with a friendly match against Valencia at Mestalla Stadium. The Premier League club did not specify the length of Jaissle’s contract.