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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David Ospina’s father: It’s wonderful news that Napoli plan to sign my son permanently
David Ospina's father Hernan says it's 'wonderful news' that Napoli plan to sign his son permanently, after recent comments from manager Carlo Ancelotti on the issue.
Napoli make Ospina decision ‘regardless’ of appearances, Arsenal will get another €4m
Napoli appear to have changed their mind again and are now going to keep David Ospina at the end of the season.
Ospina: I knew this might happen
Arsenal could find themselves still in charge of one David Ospina when the season ends as Napoli look to get out of their obligation to buy the player.
David Ospina loses number 1 spot at Napoli despite good form
David Ospina has lost the number one spot at Napoli to Alex Meret in the last couple of months, despite the Colombian showing good form when he is in the team.
Bielik to Nelson: Arsenal loanee player ratings for 2018/19 so far
Six months into the season, let's have a look at how each of Arsenal's loanees is doing so far.
David Ospina returns to the Napoli starting lineup and impresses
David Ospina returned to the Napoli starting lineup over the weekend, after a few league games on the bench, and he impressed the media keeping a clean sheet against AC Milan.
Arsenal want Emil Audero
Arsenal are reportedly interested in Sampdoria's 22-year-old goalkeeper, Emil Audero, after they were turned down by Brazao who will move to Inter Milan in the summer.
Arsenal want another 22-year-old from Sampdoria
Arsenal are reportedly interested in Sampdoria's 22-year-old goalkeeper, Emil Audero, after they were turned down by Brazao who will move to Inter Milan in the summer.
Ospina’s father: We hope to complete move to Napoli
David Ospina's father has confirmed that the player wants to sign for Napoli on a permanent deal after his loan with the Italians concludes.
David Ospina: Ancelotti has given me confidence
David Ospina has said that he enjoys playing for Carlo Ancelotti as the manager has given him ‘confidence’.
The 4 Arsenal stars set for a possible exit from the club this month
The January transfer window is now open, sparking plenty of talk about who Arsenal could sign this month, but there are also suggestions that one or two might be on the way out.
Napoli want to finalise David Ospina’s transfer early due to Alex Meret’s ‘physical problems’
Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis is planning to complete the transfer of David Ospina from Arsenal early, due to fitness concerns with alternate goalkeeper Alex Meret.
Napoli could make David Ospina’s loan transfer permanent ‘as early as January’
Napoli could make David Ospina's loan transfer to Italy permanent as soon as January, according to reports in Italy.
From Asano to Nelson: Arsenal loanee player ratings for 2018/19 so far
Four months into the season, Arsenal's loanees have had time to settle at their temporary clubs, so let's have a look at how each of them is doing.
‘Reliable and experienced’: David Ospina earning high praise from local media
David Ospina is earning a lot of praise from the local media in Italy, after making a positive start to life with Napoli.
From Nelson to Nwakali: Arsenal loanee player ratings for 2018/19 so far
A few months into the season, Arsenal's loanees have had a bit of time to settle at their temporary clubs, so let's have a look at how each of them is doing.
David Ospina’s father confirms Napoli want to keep him
David Ospina's father, Hernan, says Napoli want to keep his son at the club regardless of whether he reaches the minimum number of appearances for the season.
Arsenal withdraw €12m offer for Domogoj Vida
Arsenal almost signed Croatian defender Domogoj Vida in the summer transfer window but were scuppered by Besiktas’s demands that they include David Ospina in...
Napoli ‘have decided they will purchase Ospina’ on a permanent basis
Napoli are planning to activate David Ospina's purchase option to keep him at the club, regardless of whether he reaches 30 appearances or not.
Italian media praise David Ospina after impressive recent displays
David Ospina is earning a lot of praise in Italy for his recent performances for Napoli, and he looks to be nailing down a starting spot in goal for the side.
David Ospina & Alexandre Lacazette named as best in Europe last week
David Ospina is enjoying life in Italy so much he was the best keeper in Europe during the last round of club matches.
Ospina ‘hoping’ to make Napoli loan permanent
David Ospina is hopeful Napoli will activate their option-to-buy at the end of the season, giving him the chance to leave Arsenal permanently.
David Ospina declared ‘talisman’ ahead of Liverpool tie
David Ospina is apparently Napoli’s ‘talisman’ ahead of their Champions League clash with Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool on Wednesday night
Loan watch: Only the goalkeepers feature in quiet weekend for loanees
Matt Macey made an impressive double save as one of two Arsenal loanees to feature over the weekend, but both were on the losing side on this occasion.
Lehmann: Ospina is a brave player, and unlucky to be behind a great goalkeeper
Jens Lehmann thinks David Ospina was a bit unlucky with Arsenal, but admits the goalkeeper's height was probably an issue for him in the Premier League.
David Ospina benched
David Ospina found himself on the bench again as Napoli beat Fiorentina 1-0 at the weekend.
Ospina: I had other offers to leave
David Ospina revealed that he had other offers to leave Arsenal but opted for Napoli on loan.
Bielik tries new position and Ospina makes Napoli debut: Loan watch
All six Arsenal loanees featured for their temporary clubs over the weekend, to varying degrees of success.
Marco Amelia: Napoli signed Ospina because he’s like Reina
Marco Amelia says Napoli have signed David Ospina on loan because of the Arsenal loanee's similarities to Pepe Reina.
Ospina set to complete Napoli move in the coming hours
David Ospina is preparing to finally complete a move away from Arsenal on Friday, after pictures emerged of the goalkeeper in a Napoli scarf on Thursday.
David Ospina holds up Napoli scarf, drops it
David Ospina has arrived in Italy to complete his move to Napoli.
Ospina in Italy for medical this morning after Napoli president confirms interest
David Ospina is in Italy to undergo a medical this morning, after Napoli club president Aurelio de Laurentiis confirmed the Arsenal man is one of the club's targets in goal.
Turkish media: Arsenal agree to loan Ospina, buyout clause still to be agreed
Arsenal and Besiktas have reached an agreement over the loan of David Ospina for the 2018/19 season, but still need to finalise his buyout clause option.
Emery: We only have three players with the possibility to leave this month
Unai Emery has named Carl Jenkinson, David Ospina and Joel Campbell as the three players that could leave this month, with the rest set to stay on at the Emirates.
Ospina still not decided about Besiktas
David Ospina has yet to give an answer to Besiktas according to Turkish publication, Sabah.
Besiktas ‘reach agreement’ with Ospina: Still need to agree price with Arsenal
Besiktas have an agreement in place with David Ospina over a summer move, but they still need to agree a fee with Arsenal.
Arsenal reject Napoli loan bid for Ospina as they only want permanent sale
Arsenal have rejected a loan offer from Napoli for David Ospina, but the Italian side are expected to come back with another bid before the end of the window.
Ospina: I think it’s time for something new
David Ospina admits it’s ‘time for something new’ as the Colombian gets ready for life away from Arsenal.
Besiktas pull out of Ospina deal
Besiktas have reportedly pulled out of the deal to sign David Ospina as they believe his €5m price tag and wage demands are 'astronomical'.
Who will play in goal at first-team, u23 and u18 levels next season?
Arsenal have gone through a number of changes in goal over the summer, but assuming there aren't any more, how will Arsenal line up at all levels next season?