| Name | Matthias Jaissle |
| Club | Newcastle United FC |
| Nationality | Germany |
| Age | 38 (born Tue, 5 Apr 1988) |
Data: SportMonks · updated 4 Sept 2026
Matthias Jaissle at Newcastle United
Matthias Jaissle leads Newcastle United through an early rebuilding phase. Speaking to The Shields Gazette, he addressed fan patience this weekend. “They will,” Jaissle said, when asked if supporters will stay patient.
Results have lagged behind expectations in the Premier League. However, Jaissle inherited a squad still short of the right tools. No manager delivers instant results without proper preparation. Therefore, patience matters more than the table right now. Still, a longer slump could turn frustration towards Jaissle himself.
Steur’s arrival formed part of a wider squad overhaul this summer. Instead of like-for-like replacements, Jaissle bet on coaching and patience. That settled structure aims to smooth the transition for younger players. Jaissle is rebuilding Newcastle’s identity from the ground up.
Career Before Newcastle United
Jaissle built his coaching reputation in Austria and Denmark. He worked inside Hoffenheim’s youth setup before moving into senior management. RB Salzburg gave him his first top-flight head coach role in 2021. Meanwhile, FC Copenhagen appointed him in 2023, extending his reputation across two leagues.
Career History Overview
| Club | Role | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Hoffenheim | Youth Coach | Early career |
| FC Liefering | Head Coach | Development role |
| RB Salzburg | Head Coach | 2021–2023 |
| FC Copenhagen | Head Coach | 2023–2025 |
| Newcastle United | Head Coach | 2025–present |
Major Honours Won
Jaissle’s Salzburg side won back-to-back Austrian Bundesliga titles. Indeed, his team also lifted the Austrian Cup during that spell. FC Copenhagen won the Danish Superliga under his guidance. Newcastle United now compete in the Champions League, a stage Jaissle must now navigate.
