Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has been killed in a street accident, his first membership Purple Bull Salzburg have introduced.
Manninger, 48, helped Arsenal to the double in 1997/98, stepping in for David Seaman to make seven appearances within the Premier League and saving a penalty within the FA Cup semi-final shootout win over West Ham.
He made 64 appearances with the Gunners between 1997 and 2002, earlier than spells in Serie A, with golf equipment similar to Fiorentina, Siena and Juventus, the Austrian Bundesliga with Purple Ball Salzburg, and the German Bundesliga, with FA Augsburg. He completed his profession at Liverpool however did not make an look there.
Arsenal mentioned in an announcement: “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.”
Alex Manninger made 64 appearances for Arsenal
Manninger additionally received 33 caps for Austria and was a part of the squad for the 2008 Euros held collectively within the nation with Switzerland.
Purple Bull Salzburg, the place he got here via the academy, posted an announcement on X on Thursday studying: “We mourn our former goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, who tragically lost his life in a traffic accident.
“Our ideas are along with his household and mates. Relaxation in peace, Alexander.”
