The Englishman joined the Magpies in November 2021 and guided them out of a relegation battle before establishing the club as European contenders in the following seasons.
Howe managed Newcastle to two separate Champions League campaigns and oversaw their first trophy in 56 years when they lifted the EFL Cup in 2025.
His departure comes after a lacklustre follow-up season - with Newcastle failing to find consistency in the Premier League and being eliminated from both cup competitions, while also crashing out of the Champions League following an 8-2 aggregate defeat to Barcelona.
The Magpies had initially backed Howe to go again in the 2026/27 campaign, but the Englishman has reportedly left his role at the club following a turbulent pre-season and transfer window.
Newcastle were thrashed 4-1 by Championship side Bristol City in a friendly on Wednesday evening and have shifted their focus in the summer market, signing young European talents after the departures of key players like Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.
Their summer has also been tainted by ongoing speculation over the future of captain Bruno Guimaraes, who is heavily linked with a move to Arsenal.
Reports state that the departure is Howe's decision, with the manager looking to take a break from coaching.
