Darren Eales, chief executive, expresses Newcastle’s strong desire to retain their exceptional manager, Eddie Howe, despite rumors linking him to the England national team.

Newcastle’s chief executive has issued a warning to the Football Association, stating that they will face a tough battle if they want Eddie Howe to become the next England manager. Howe has previously expressed his desire to take charge of the national team. However, he is currently tied down to a long-term contract at St James’ Park, which he signed last year.

Amid reports of interest from the FA, Magpies chief executive Darren Eales has emphasized their determination to retain their manager. Eales praised Howe’s achievements, highlighting Newcastle’s rise from 19th place when he took charge in November 2021 to 11th in the Premier League by the end of the season. He also commended Howe’s man-management skills, his hands-on approach on the field, and his ability to develop players.

According to Eales, Howe understands the psyche of the club, as well as the fans and the city of Newcastle. He believes that Howe is the perfect fit for the project they are undertaking at Newcastle United, which is why they have committed to a long-term deal with him. Eales expressed their admiration for Howe, stating that they love him and consider him a great coach who can lead them to success.

Howe began his managerial career at Bournemouth, guiding them to promotion from League Two before moving to Burnley in 2011. He returned to Bournemouth less than two years later and achieved further success, leading the club to their first-ever Premier League promotion in 2015. After leaving Bournemouth in August 2020, Howe took a break from management before taking charge of Newcastle in November 2021.

Since joining Newcastle, Howe has helped the team qualify for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 20 years. It comes as no surprise that he is being linked with the England job, but Eales has reiterated Newcastle’s stance. He confirmed that they would fight to keep Howe, describing him as an amazing manager and emphasizing their commitment to him.

Eales declined to discuss the specifics of Howe’s contract but confirmed that he is on a multi-year deal that was extended last summer. He emphasized that Howe is their employee and they have no intention of releasing him. Eales believes that Howe is the right coach for Newcastle at this moment and wants him to lead the club for the foreseeable future. He expressed excitement about the upcoming season and the journey they are embarking on with Howe at the helm.