Newcastle appoint Howe on deal to 2024

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Newcastle appoint Howe on deal to 2024

Newcastle have appointed Eddie Howe as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year deal until 2024.

The Magpies dismissed Steve Bruce on October 20 after his 1,000th game in club management, with Graeme Jones in caretaker charge since.

Various candidates were in the running at St James’ Park, but Howe is the man entrusted to guide the ambitious outfit into a new era.

Howe told the club website: "It is a great honour to become head coach of a club with the stature and history of Newcastle United. It is a very proud day for me and my family."

United co-owner Amanda Staveley said: "We have been incredibly impressed by Eddie through what has been a rigorous recruitment process.

"As well as his obvious achievements with AFC Bournemouth, where he had a transformational impact, he is a passionate and dynamic coach who has clear ideas about taking this team and club forward.

Before settling on Howe, the Magpies – fresh from a £300 million ($403m) takeover by a Saudi-led consortium - were linked with a lengthy list of coaching targets.

Antonio Conte was said to have been in their sights, but the former Juventus and Chelsea boss has returned to the Premier League at Tottenham.

Ex-England stars Frank Lampard andSteven Gerrard also generated speculation, but the former remains out of work since leaving Stamford Bridge in January and the latter is still in charge of Scottish champions Rangers.

Paulo Fonseca and Roberto Martinez were two more experienced campaigners, while one-time Arsenal manager Unai Emery appeared a serious candidate to take the reins.

Emery ruled himself out of the running as he opted to remain at La Liga side Villarreal, and that cleared the path for Howe to head for Tyneside.