Eddie Howe resigns as Newcastle United head coach

Published Jul 31, 03:31 PM UTC

Newcastle United officially announced that Eddie Howe has informed the club of his decision to resign as first-team head coach. The club has accepted this decision and expressed gratitude for his outstanding contributions to the team. The announcement was made via the club's official social media account on X (formerly Twitter) on July 31. The news was reported by Hupu, a Chinese sports media outlet, citing the club's statement. The resignation marks a significant change for Newcastle United, which has seen a resurgence under Howe's leadership since his appointment in November 2021, including a Carabao Cup final appearance and qualification for the Champions League. The reasons for his resignation were not immediately disclosed in the brief announcement.