Al-Riyadiya newspaper revealed that the German Matthias Jaissle, coach of Saudi Al-Ahli Jeddah, submitted his resignation from his position.
Al-Riyadiya indicated that Jaissle wishes to leave to coach one of the European clubs.
The Athletic network revealed an imminent change in the technical leadership of the English Newcastle United team.
Eddie Howe informed Newcastle's management of his departure from coaching the team due to his desire to take a break from football.
Newcastle held talks with Matthias Jaissle, coach of Saudi Al-Ahli Jeddah, and they reached advanced stages.
Eddie Howe will depart after 5 years he spent coaching Newcastle.
Jaissle, 38 years old, won the AFC Champions League twice with Al-Ahli Jeddah.
Jaissle led Al-Ahli Jeddah in 138 matches over 3 seasons.
The German coach achieved victory in 83 matches, drew 21, while losing 25 matches.
The Saudi Public Investment Fund owns both Saudi Al-Ahli Jeddah and Newcastle.
Jaissle joined Al-Ahli Jeddah in 2023 to lead them to the AFC Champions League twice consecutively in 2025 and 2026.
Meanwhile, Eddie Howe took over coaching Newcastle in November 2021, succeeding Steve Bruce, after the Saudi Public Investment Fund's acquisition.
He also led the team to qualify for the UEFA Champions League after finishing fourth in the 2022-2023 season.
Newcastle declined last season by finishing 12th, and also exited the UEFA Champions League early from the round of 16 against Barcelona with an 8-3 defeat.
Since January 7 last, the team has won only 5 matches out of 17 in the league.