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Jaissle heads for Newcastle after success in Saudi Arabia that has eluded so many
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German coach was almost unknown on arrival in Saudi Pro League in 2023 but clinched major titles and won over fansTaking over a big, underachieving port city club with a loyal fanbase that is desperate for success should not faze Matthias Jaissle. Should he take the role vacated by Eddie Howe, the 38-year-old German will leave Jeddah as a hero and arrive in the north-east as one of the most successful coaches in the history of Asian football.A decade younger than Howe, Jaissle has achieved plenty, not only surviving in…
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