The news was confirmed by Red Bull Salzburg
Former Arsenal goalkeeper, Alex Manninger, has died following a road accident.
The news was announced by Manninger's first club, Red Bull Salzburg, on its official X account.
Local media in Austria are reporting he was killed after his car was hit by a train while going over a level crossing.
The 48-year-old won a league title and an FA Cup in his four seasons with the Gunners.
Wir trauern um unseren ehemaligen Torhüter Alexander Manninger, der tragisch bei einem Verkehrsunfall verunglückt ist. Unsere Gedanken sind bei seiner Familie und seinen Freunden. Ruhe in Frieden, Alexander. 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/AjfpNOwNU7
— FC Red Bull Salzburg (@RedBullSalzburg) April 16, 2026

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