- Start of football journey: Capped by Germany at under-21 level, the defender, like predecessor Eddie Howe, was forced to retire through injury, in his case at the age of 25.
- Coaching beginnings: Jaissle made his first steps in coaching as assistant manager of Danish club Brondby between 2017 and 2019. He then took over RB Salzburg’s under-18 team before becoming a head coach for the first time at Liefering in the second tier of Austrian football.
- Big break: Equalling Liefering’s best league position saw Jaissle succeed Jesse Marsch as RB Salzburg manager in 2021. He added to his burgeoning reputation by winning back-to-back Austrian Bundesliga titles and the Austrian Cup.
- Saudi stint: Jaissle joined Saudi club Al-Ahli in 2023 and led them to consecutive Asian Champions League crowns over the last two years.
- Football philosophy: Newcastle fans will be encouraged by Jaissle’s methods as high-pressing, attacking football characterise his teams.
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Newcastle confirm appointment of Matthias Jaissle as new head coach
