"Jurgen Klopp was key to getting Manninger to the club. It all started with a phone call. Manninger said, 'Jurgen knew everything about me. Two years earlier I had beaten his Dortmund side with Augsburg. Klopp decided I want that goalkeeper. You saved everything from us that day, you have to do the same to me.'"
"Alexander Manninger was an outstanding ambassador for Austrian football, both on and off the pitch. His professionalism, composure and reliability made him an integral part of his teams and the national team. His achievements deserve the utmost respect and will be unforgettable."
"Manninger is perhaps best revered by Premier League fans for his first stint in the Premier League with Arsenal, in which he won a league and cup Double in 1998 as David Seaman's deputy."
Alex Manninger, a former Austrian goalkeeper, passed away at the age of 48 after his car was struck by a train. He is best known for his time in the Premier League with Arsenal and Liverpool. Manninger played 33 times for the Austrian national team and was part of the Euro 2008 squad. He credited manager Jurgen Klopp for convincing him to join Liverpool at the age of 40. Tributes have been paid to Manninger, highlighting his professionalism and contributions to Austrian football.
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