Newcastle: Eddie Howe is to step down as manager with immediate effect

Newcastle Manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club, sources have told BBC Sport.

Howe last season Newcastle They lost 17 of their 38 games in the Premier League and finished in 12th place.

The 48-year-old’s last game was a 4-1 defeat at Bristol City.

Although the club are aware of the need to sell players, well-placed sources have pointed to the incredible quality of Howe in the club’s transfer business so far this summer.

Earlier this year, Howe decided to stay at St James’ Park regardless of the sale situation, but his view changed in the summer.

Newcastle Despite spending £240m on new players 12 months ago, Howe was frustrated by the departure of striker Alexander Isak. Liverpool.

Howe lost two key players this summer – Sandro Tonali b Tottenham And Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, ​​while Arsenal They are chasing Captain Bruno Gumares.

Howe replaced Steve Bruce as manager in November 2021 and ended. NewcastleBy winning the 2025 Carabao Cup, he will be waiting for a major domestic trophy for 70 years.

He guided the Magpies to Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025.

last season, Newcastle They reached the last 16 of the Champions League, losing 8-3 on aggregate to Barcelona.

Their EFL Cup defense ended in the semi-finals, but their league form was poor after finishing fifth in 2024-25.