# Jaissle, who played under Tuchel, emerges as candidate for Newcastle job

Matthias Jaissle, a former player under Thomas Tuchel, is being considered as a potential new manager for Newcastle United. Jaissle has built a reputation as a winner in his coaching career, notably with Red Bull Salzburg. This speculation matters as Newcastle look to secure a top-tier candidate to lead their ambitious project.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cy8eglx37gdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:56:32 GMT