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Manchester City agrees to sign Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Manchester City agrees to sign Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille
Summary

Manchester City has reached an agreement with Olympique de Marseille for the transfer of Gerónimo Rulli. The 34-year-old Argentine goalkeeper will serve as an understudy to Gianluigi Donnarumma following James Trafford’s move to Leeds United. After an initial offer of €2m was rejected, City returned with a better bid that satisfied Marseille's demands. Rulli has consented to the transfer and is keen on competing in the Premier League. Remaining details with Rulli's representatives must be finalized before the move becomes official.

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  • •City agrees to sign goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille
  • •Initial €2m offer rejected; improved bid accepted
  • •Rulli seeks Premier League opportunity
  • •Transfer details to be finalized with Rulli's representatives
  • •Rulli joined Marseille in the summer of 2024
Latest Updates
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  • 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Man City agree deal to sign Marseille keeper Rulli
  • 6:00 AMBBC Sport — Man City agree deal to sign Marseille keeper Rulli
  • 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City reach agreement with Marseille for Gerónimo Rulli
What they're saying
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In a recent post on X, journalist Santi Aouna mentioned that Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement for Olympique Marseille keeper Gerónimo Rulli. It has been stated that the Mancunian club ...

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Manchester City have reached an agreement with Olympique Marseille for the transfer of goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.According to journalist Cesar Luis Merlo, the Cityzens will pay £3.2 million to sign R...

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Manchester City have agreed a deal to re-sign Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille for £1.7 million, according to BBC Sport.The 34-year-old will return to the Etihad Stadium nine years ...

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