Manchester City Sign Rulli From Marseille on Two-Year Deal

Manchester City have signed goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Olympique de Marseille on a two-year contract, the Premier League club confirmed on August 12, 2026. The 34-year-old Argentine returns to the Etihad Stadium as experienced cover following the departure of James Trafford to Leeds United, with Gianluigi Donnarumma remaining the first-choice goalkeeper.

Rulli, who previously spent the 2016-17 season at Manchester City without making a senior appearance, expressed his enthusiasm for the move. "This is an amazing opportunity for me and one I had to grasp," he said in a club statement. "When the chance to join Manchester City comes along, you have to take it. Everyone knows what an impressive club this is."

The transfer adds significant international pedigree to City's squad. Rulli has earned eight caps for Argentina and was part of the squads that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa America. His extensive European club career includes spells at Real Sociedad, Montpellier, Villarreal, and Ajax Amsterdam. At Villarreal, he played a key role in the 2021 Europa League final victory over Manchester United.

Rulli's arrival is part of a broader reshaping at Marseille, which...