Here’s the latest on Alex Manninger, the former Arsenal/Liverpool goalkeeper:
- Reports from April 15–16, 2026 confirm Manninger died in a road accident in Austria, at age 48. The announcement came from his first club, Red Bull Salzburg, followed by corroborating coverage from ITV and other outlets [sources indicate initial reports on April 15, 2026, with widespread coverage on April 16].[2][3][4]
- Arsenal (and Liverpool) clubs issued statements expressing shock and condolences, noting Manninger’s positive character and his professional contributions during his career.[4]
- Manninger had a long career across several top clubs (Red Bull Salzburg, Juventus, Siena, Fiorentina, Udinese, Arsenal, Liverpool) and earned 33 caps for Austria; he was part of the Arsenal squad that won the double in 1998 and later joined Liverpool as an experienced back-up in 2016–2017.[5][4]
If you’d like, I can pull quick quotes from the major outlets or compile a brief timeline of his career highlights.
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Manninger won the Premier League and FA Cup double with Arsenal in 1998 and later returned to the Premier League with Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool
www.independent.co.ukHis first club Red Bull Salzburg announced Manninger's death on Thursday
news.stv.tvLONDON, July 22 — Liverpool have signed veteran goalkeeper Alex Manninger on a short-term contract, the Premier League club said today. The 39-year-old Austrian, who spent...
www.malaymail.comDavid Seaman paid tribute to his former teammate following his death
www.independent.co.ukRead the latest news about Alex Manninger and Liverpool FC.
www.thisisanfield.comAlex Manninger played for both Arsenal and Liverpool, along with Sienna, Juventus, Udinese and Augsburg
www.fourfourtwo.comAfter Alex Manninger completed his transfer to Liverpool today, subject to international clearance, learn more about Jürgen Klopp's latest recruit with our profile piece.
www.liverpoolfc.comAlex Manninger was 48 years old. ITV National News
www.itv.comThe ex-Premier League star died in an accident.
www.express.co.uk