Arsenal and Liverpool send tributes to Alex Manninger after goalkeeper's death aged 48
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The Austrian FA have confirmed his death, with the 48-year-old understood to have died following a car crash.His car was involved in a collision with a train in his home town of Salzburg. With him, football loses a special person."In this difficult time, our sincere condolences go to his family, his friends, and all those who were close to him.
During that time, he made 64 appearances for the club in all competitions.The Gunners sent a message on their official X account, with the club writing: "Everyone at Arsenal is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic passing of former goalkeeper, Alex Manninger."All our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this incredibly sad time."Rest in peace, Alex"Liverpool paid tribute to their former player, writing: "Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former goalkeeper Alex Manninger at the age of 48."The Austrian arrived at Anfield in July 2016 to spend the final season of his lengthy playing career as a Red."Brought in as an experienced back-up goalkeeper, he featured in two friendly fixtures and was named in the matchday squad on four occasions during that campaign.Content cannot be displayed without consent"Manninger represented a host of clubs in Europe across two decades – including hometown side Red Bull Salzburg, Arsenal, Fiorentina, Juventus and FC Augsburg."He earned 33 senior caps for Austria, the first of which came in August 1999.The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Alex's family and friends at this difficult time."One of his former clubs, RB Salzburg, have paid tribute, writing on X: "We mourn our former goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, who tragically lost his life in a traffic accident. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time."Manchester United were among the clubs to pay tribute. "Sending heartfelt condolences to Alex's family and everyone affected by this tragic news - our thoughts are with you," they wrote in reply to Arsenal's message.Tottenham also said: "Our love and condolences are with Alex’s family, friends and all those affected during this incredibly difficult time."Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.