Newcastle United’s CEO, Darren Eales, has made it clear that the club will strive to retain manager Eddie Howe, should he be considered for the England national team role. Eales emphasised Howe’s importance to Newcastle’s ongoing project and confirmed the club’s commitment to a long-term deal with him.
Commitment to Newcastle
Eales stated, “For us, he is exactly the right man for the project we are on at Newcastle United and that is why we are committed to a long-term deal with him. We love him.” This declaration underscores the club’s determination to keep Howe at St James’ Park.
Recent Developments
Recent months have seen Howe addressing various key issues at Newcastle:
- On 10 May 2024, Howe confirmed that both Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimarães would remain at the club.
- On 28 April 2024, he reiterated his stance on keeping Isak at Newcastle.
- On 5 April 2024, Howe discussed Guimarães’ future, affirming his intent to retain the midfielder.
- On 1 March 2024, Howe responded to rumours linking Julian Nagelsmann with Newcastle, dismissing the speculation.
- On 5 January 2024, Howe expressed his determination to keep Guimarães at the club.
These statements reflect Howe’s consistent commitment to maintaining key players and his focus on Newcastle’s long-term success.