David Ospina began his career with Colombian side Atlético Nacional, where he made over 150 appearances before moving to France to play for Nice. In 2014, he signed with Arsenal, where he played for four seasons, making over 50 appearances. Ospina then joined Napoli on loan in 2018 and later joined the club permanently. He has also earned over 80 caps for the Colombia national team.
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Al Nassr to replace former Arsenal goalkeeper with former Arsenal goalkeeper
Al Nassr bids farewell to former Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina and sets sights on another ex-Gunner, Wojciech Szczesny, as his replacement.
Former Arsenal fan favourite released as another agrees Saudi deal
Former Arsenal players Wojciech Szczesny and Francis Coquelin embark on new journeys, with Szczesny joining Al Nassr and Coquelin leaving Villarreal.
Former Arsenal man’s future uncertain after Al Nassr move
Exploring the recent career developments of former Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina, including potential transfer rumors and his journey since leaving the Emirates.
Former Arsenal man recovering from shattered elbow
Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina opens up about his injury recovery process after suffering a shattered elbow and shares his hopes of potentially returning to Atlético Nacional.
Former Arsenal keeper signs for Al Nassr in €7m deal
Former Arsenal goalkeeper, David Ospina, has moved to Saudi Arabia on a contract worth €3.5m-a-year after turning down offers to remain with Napoli.
Unai Emery wants former Arsenal keeper amid Real Madrid interest
Unai Emery and Villarreal want to sign former Arsenal keeper, David Ospina, this summer when the Colombian's contract with Napoli expires.
Real Madrid want former Arsenal keeper
Real Madrid seem to be seriously weighing up a move for former Arsenal goalkeeper, David Ospina.
When will head injuries be taken seriously in football?
As watched David Luiz play on after a clash so severe it left Raul Jiminez with a fractured skull that needed surgery, we thought it was worth asking again
Arsenal flop stretchered off again but will face Barcelona
David Ospina is known for one main thing - always managing to get injured and against Atalanta, he was again stretchered off with what seemed to be a serious head injury.
Ridiculous and sublime from David Ospina who now misses Coppa Italia final
Napoli may have beaten Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia semi-final but David Ospina managed to let in a blunder goal and also picked...
Ospina concedes directly to a corner but redeems himself
David Ospina conceded directly to a Christian Eriksen corner but quickly redeemed himself in a night of drama for the former Arsenal goalkeeper.
Ospina seeks clarifications from Napoli
Former Arsenal goalkeeper, David Ospina, is seeking reassurances from Napoli as he eyes up a move back home to Atletico Nacional.
David Ospina sets new record
David Ospina has become the first goalkeeper to play 100 games for Colombia, setting a new record for his country not long after leaving Arsenal.
James Rodriguez to join David Ospina at Napoli
James Rodriguez is expected to team up with his brother-in-law David Ospina at Napoli.
Round-up: How Arsenal players are doing at Copa America and AFCON
With this summer's Copa America and Africa Cup of Nations still ongoing, let's have a look at how the Arsenal players are doing in each competition.
David Ospina to return to Copa America
David Ospina's sister, Daniela, has confirmed that the goalkeeper will return to Brazil for the Copa America despite leaving to tend to his seriously ill father.
David Ospina leaves Copa America to return home to sick father
David Ospina has left the Copa America to return to Colombia where his father is seriously ill.
Arsenal man admits trying to convince James to move with him
David Ospina will complete his permanent move to Napoli after the Copa America and he is helping talk James Rodriguez, his brother-in-law, into joining the Italians with him.
Up to €4.8m: What Napoli will pay Arsenal
Arsenal have somehow managed to convince Napoli to pay up to €4.8m for David Ospina despite the Italians wanting to drive his price down as much as possible.
Absolute delight as Arsenal and Napoli finally find agreement for transfer
Arsenal and Napoli have finally found agreement over the transfer of David Ospina with the Italians paying the amount stipulated in his loan agreement despite trying to pay a lot less.
Napoli have until Saturday to take up £3.1m David Ospina purchase option
Napoli could still activate their option-to-buy in David Ospina's contract, but they only have until Saturday to take it up, according to a report.
Arsenal €3.5m deal with Napoli gets farcical
David Ospina to Napoli could be off again with the Italians 'refusing to be held to ransom' in a transfer nobody really gives two stuffs about.
Arsenal set to sell David Ospina to Napoli and give Emi Martinez back-up goalkeeper...
Arsenal are finally set to sell David Ospina to Napoli, with Emi Martinez returning from his loan spell with Reading to take the back-up goalkeeper spot in North London.
Napoli and Arsenal ‘very close’ to agreement over David Ospina sale
David Ospina is set to stay with Napoli next season, with an agreement between the Serie A side and Arsenal 'very close', according to reports in Italy.
€8m bargain! La Liga side ask Ospina for guarantees
Real Sociedad want to sign David Ospina this summer and see his €8m price tag as a bit of a bargain.
David Ospina to return to Arsenal as Napoli deal collapses
David Ospina will reportedly return to London and will not become a Napoli player despite his father, the player and the club telling us all season that he would do exactly that when the season ended.
David Ospina set to return to Arsenal until they sort out goalkeeping position
David Ospina is set to return to Arsenal until the Gunners sort out what they're doing with the goalkeeping position this summer, according to reports in Italy.
Napoli try to drive down fee for David Ospina despite already agreeing €3.5m deal
Napoli are planning to offer Arsenal around 58% of what they originally agreed to pay for David Ospina, despite a strong loan spell for the Colombian goalkeeper.
From Reiss Nelson to Emi Martinez: Arsenal loan ratings for 2018/19
With the season coming to a close, let's have a look at how all of Arsenal's loanees have done in 2018/19.
Napoli bench David Ospina as he’s 1 appearance away from activating option-to-buy
Napoli have seemingly dropped David Ospina to the bench to avoid being forced to buy him, with the Arsenal loanee just one appearance away from activating a clause in his contract.
David Ospina closes in on obligatory clause
David Ospina only needs to play one more game before his transfer to Napoli will become official, after starting and keeping a clean sheet on Sunday.
David Ospina just 1 game away from completing Napoli transfer
David Ospina only needs to play one more game before his transfer to Napoli will become official, after starting and keeping a clean sheet on Sunday.
David Ospina’s father confirms he’s just 2 games away from activating option to buy
David Ospina's father Hernan has confirmed that the Arsenal goalkeeper will complete his move to Napoli if he plays just two more games before the end of the season.
12 players could leave Arsenal in 3 months
This summer looks like it will be a busy one for the club as Unai Emery finally gets a chance to make his mark on the squad.
Great news for Arsenal as David Ospina declared fit for Napoli
David Ospina is back in training and hopes to face Arsenal in the Europa League according to his father, Hernan, in news that will warm the hearts of Arsenal fans everywhere.
David Ospina wants Napoli move even if not first choice says father
David Ospina’s father has said that the player still wants to sign for Napoli even if he won’t be first choice at the club.
David Ospina treatment criticised
The treatment of David Ospina in Napoli that resulted in the goalkeeper collapsing and having to spend time in hospital has been criticised by a leading brain charity.
UEFA rules won’t stop David Ospina facing Arsenal with Napoli
UEFA rules will allow David Ospina to play for Napoli against Arsenal in their Europa League quarter-final clash, but whether he will is another matter.
13 players named to leave Arsenal, how many did?
This summer looks like it will be a busy one for the club as Arsenal try to get back to winning ways in the Premier League.
Deal all but agreed for David Ospina to join Napoli for €4m
Napoli are close to signing David Ospina on a permanent basis, with a €4m deal all but agreed for the summer, according to reports in Italy.