Manchester City agrees to sign goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Manchester City has reached an agreement to sign goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Olympique Marseille. The deal comes after James Trafford's departure to Leeds United, leaving a gap in City's squad. Rulli, who is expected to serve as a backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma, will sign a contract until 2028 with an option for another year. He is authorized to travel to Manchester for a medical examination ahead of the transfer's completion. This signing addresses Manchester City's need for a quality backup goalkeeper following Trafford's exit.
- •James Trafford departs Manchester City to join Leeds United.
- •Gerónimo Rulli is set to become City's backup goalkeeper.
- •Rulli's contract with City will last until 2028 with an option for 2029.
- •Rulli has been authorized to travel for a medical in Manchester.
- •City needed to fill the gap left by Trafford's departure.
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — An important transfer move has been made by Manchester City
"James Trafford has departed Manchester City to become Leeds United’s first-choice goalkeeper. Trafford’s departure did leave a hole in Enzo Maresca’s squad. City do need a quality backup goalkee...
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