Liverpool sign former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger
Liverpool have signed 39-year-old former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger to provide cover for Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet next season
www.theguardian.comShort answer: Alex Manninger, the former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper, passed away in April 2026 after a road accident in Austria.
Details and context
- Manninger, 48, died when his vehicle was struck by a train at a railroad crossing in Salzburg, Austria.[4]
- He had a long career across several top clubs, including Arsenal, Juventus, and Liverpool, and was associated with Liverpool again in 2016 on a short-term contract as a backup goalkeeper.[3][6]
- Reactions from clubs and media covered the shock of his passing, with statements from Arsenal and other former clubs/organizations.[7][8]
If you’d like, I can compile a brief timeline of Manninger’s career and the posthumous tributes from clubs and teammates, or pull up a few contemporaneous articles for deeper details.
Citations
- Manninger death and circumstances.[4]
- Liverpool 2016 signing context and role.[6]
- Media coverage and tributes.[8][7]