Manchester City completed the acquisition of Argentine goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille, bringing the 34-year-old back to the club on a two-year contract. The transfer fee was set at £1.7m according to reports from BBC Sport.
Rulli’s arrival follows the departure of England goalkeeper James Trafford, who moved to Leeds United in a transfer valued at up to £45m. At City, Rulli will serve as backup to primary goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The signing marks Rulli’s return to the Etihad Stadium, where he previously spent the 2016-17 season without appearing in first-team matches.
In his statement, Rulli expressed enthusiasm about joining the club, highlighting City’s reputation for excellence and high performance standards. He emphasized his commitment to improvement and learning within the organization.
Rulli brings significant international experience to Manchester City. The goalkeeper has earned eight caps for Argentina and was part of the national team’s squad that won the 2022 World Cup and 2024 Copa America. He also reached the 2026 World Cup final with Argentina. Earlier in his career, Rulli gained prominence when he scored a penalty kick during Villarreal’s 2021 Europa League final victory over Manchester United, ultimately deciding the penalty shootout against goalkeeper David de Gea. His career has included stints at numerous European clubs including Real Sociedad, Montpellier, and Ajax.
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