AS Monaco has enlisted the services of the experienced 32-year-old Italian goal-keeper. Vito Mannone has committed himself until June 2022.
AS Monaco is pleased to announce the arrival of Vito Mannone, who has notably worked for Arsenal, who has signed a two-year contract with the Principality’s club. Spotted at just 17 years old by Arsène Wenger when he was playing in the second team at Atalanta Bergamo, Vito Mannone joined the Gunners in 2005 with whom he discovered the Premier League and the Champions League (8 matches).
Also playing for Hull City, Reading and Barnsley, Vito Mannone has made a name for himself in England where he was voted Sunderland’s best player in 2013-14 and one of the main architects of the Black Cats maintaining their Premier League status that same season.
After having played more than 200 matches in England, including 82 in the Premier League, the former Italian Under 21 team (7 caps) defended the colours of Esbjerg FB (Danish D1) but also and above all kept the goal of Minnesota United where he was named best goalkeeper of Major League Soccer in 2019.
Benvenuto all’AS Monaco, Vito!
Paul Mitchell, Sporting Director :
“We are very pleased to welcome Vito Mannone to AS Monaco. After Kevin Volland, Vito’s arrival supports our desire to bring a couple of quality experience players to a squad with many talented young professionals in order to find the right balance and mix between experience and potential. Vito has shown a high level of consistency in multiple leagues during his past experiences and I am sure he has a lot to bring to the group. Welcome Vito!”
Vito Mannone :
“I am very proud to sign in AS Monaco and to have the opportunity to discover a new championship. I am very happy to join this talented group. I look forward to meeting my new team-mates and giving my best to help the club achieve its goals.”
