Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies aged 48 after tragic car accident

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Tributes are being paid to Alex Manninger, who played for both Arsenal and Liverpool during his long playing career, after former goalkeeper died in a car crashAlex Manninger has tragically died aged 48, the Austrian FA have confirmed. Predominately backup to David Seaman, Manninger helped the Gunners win both the Premier League title and FA Cup during his time in North London.In a career which spanned 22 years and 15 different clubs, Liverpool was his final destination.

He was signed by Jurgen Klopp ahead of the 2016-17 season, although he didn't make appearance for Liverpool's first-team.Manninger also played for Juventus and earned 33 caps for his country. Tributes are flooding in from across Europe.Red Bull Salzburg, who Manninger enjoyed two spells playing for, said: "We mourn our former goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, who tragically lost his life in a traffic accident.

Juventus expresses its condolences for the passing of Alex Manninger and stands with the family in this moment of grief."Italian giants Napoli added: "President Aurelio De Laurentiis and all of SSC Napoli join in the mourning for the passing of Alexander Manninger, the goalkeeper who starred in a prestigious career in Italian and European football."Just this month, Manninger revealed that he regretted leaving Arsenal 'too soon', having been desperate to play more regular football. I only have one regret: leaving too soon.