Newcastle boss Eddie Howe leaves club: reports

Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years at St James' Park, the BBC and Sky reported on Thursday.

>The 48-year-old replaced Steve Bruce in November 2021 and won the League Cup in March 2025 -- the club's first major trophy since 1969.

>The former Bournemouth boss also led Newcastle to Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025.

>But he came under pressure last season as the Magpies finished 12th in the Premier League, with 17 defeats in their 38 games.

>The club have been depleted by the departures of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and England forward Anthony Gordon to Barcelona in recent weeks.

>Speculation continues over the future of captain Bruno Guimaraes.

>Howe's final match in charge was a 4-1 defat to Championship side Bristol City in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday.