Newcastle name Jaissle new coach, replacing Howe

Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach, replacing the departed Eddie Howe. The former Al Ahli boss has signed a four-year deal, with Newcastle paying over £9 million in compensation to secure his services. Jaissle has already joined the squad at their preseason training camp in La Manga, Spain, with just 18 days until the Premier League season opener against Liverpool at St James' Park on August 23.