How did Howe end up at Newcastle originally?
At the heart of a crisis following Steve Bruce’s departure from St. James’ Park back in October 2021, Newcastle fans made it abundantly clear that they were seeking a new manager who had a far more positive mindset. While Newcastle might have been linked with the likes of current Aston Villa boss Unai Emery prior to Howe’s arrival two years ago, the English tactician has certainly guided Newcastle on a real fairytale story. Not immediately jumping into another Premier League position after being given the boot by Bournemouth in August 2020 following the Cherries’ top-flight relegation, the 45-year-old eventually joined the Magpies as a free agent. Although it might have appeared that Howe was on his way to Scottish icons Celtic before arriving at St. James’, Newcastle fans will wonder how things would have panned out if Howe had made the move to Glasgow.👊 BOSS 👊
Eddie Howe has been shortlisted for the Premier League Manager of the Season award! Huge congratulations, gaffer! ⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/N4cDMv669q — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 18, 2023
What is Howe’s salary and how long is his current deal at St. James’ Park?
Originally coming through the doors at St. James’ Park and signing up for a two-and-a-half year deal, Howe also received a significant pay rise from his tenure at Bournemouth. With his initial contract at Newcastle seeing Howe’s salary stand at £3million each season, that was reportedly quadruple what the 45-year-old received during his eight-year stay on the south coast. Guiding Newcastle to a first top-four finish since 2004, it was no surprise that Howe was handed a bumper contract extension by the Premier League high-flyers last year. Putting pen to paper on a new long-term deal just nine months after being appointed, Howe reportedly now ranks among the Premier League’s best paid bosses.🤝 Newcastle United are delighted to announce that Eddie Howe has signed a new long-term contract! ⚫️⚪️
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 5, 2022