Eddie Howe says he gave his life, heart and soul to Newcastle in the head coachs first statement since leaving the Magpies after nearly five years in charge on Thursday. Englishman Howes departure, which came a day after a 4-1 friendly defeat to Championship club Bristol City, has been part of a turbulent summer for the club featuring the sales of England winger Anthony Gordon and Italy playmaker Sandro Tonali, with Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes also thought to be closing in on a move to Arsenal.Although its been incredibly difficult to make this decision, I know, in my heart, that its the right one, said Howe.I have always put the best interests of Newcastle before my own in every single decision I have made while Ive been here and this one is no different.It has been the privilege of my lifetime to have been the manager of Newcastle United.More to follow Topics Eddie Howe Matthias Jaissle Newcastle United F.C. Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Man City away kit 2026/27: Full details on new shirt and strip Ben Miller 31st July, 2026 Tonali reveals it took 10 minutes for him to decide on Tottenham move Mitch Fretton 30th July, 2026 Disruption set to continue at Newcastle with Guimaraes poised to join Arsenal Mitch Fretton 30th July, 2026 Shearer questions timing of Howes departure and predicts season of struggle for crisis-club Newcastle Jon Fisher 30th July, 2026 Who is Matthias Jaissle, the incoming Newcastle boss? Jon Fisher 30th July, 2026 BREAKING: Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle Jon Fisher 30th July, 2026
