00:00Newcastle United have finally announced their replacement for Eddie Howe.
00:05They have confirmed the appointment of Matthias Yassel as the club's new head coach,
00:12with the highly rated German manager signing a four-year contract at St James' Park in the North East following
00:20Eddie Howe's departure.
00:23The manager arrives from the Saudi Pro League, he won the league with Al-Ali and Yassel enjoyed major success
00:30in that Saudi Arabia region,
00:34guiding Al-Ali to the AFC Champions League Elite title and earning a reputation for his attacking high-intensity style
00:43of football,
00:44similar to the style of Eddie Howe's as well.
00:47Yassel now faces the task of leading Newcastle into a new era after Howe decided his five-year spell at
00:55the club would come to an end.
00:58He delivered Champions League qualification for the Magpies, their first domestic trophy in 70 years, Eddie Howe,
01:04but he has now decided to step down.
01:08Now Yassel, the former RB Salzburg manager, has some big shoes to fill.
01:13Well, they've already started with a signing, Lukas Honyek becomes one of the first arrivals.
01:19Supporters will hope Yassel's energetic approach can quickly restore Newcastle's form and competitiveness for the upcoming season.
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