Manchester City signs Geronimo Rulli as goalkeeper deputy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Manchester City has agreed to a €2m (£1.7m) deal to sign goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille. The move comes after James Trafford's transfer to Leeds United for an initial £40m. Rulli, who will sign a two-year contract, previously played for City but has not made an appearance since joining in 2016. He is a World Cup winner and will provide backup for Gianluigi Donnarumma. The signing marks a quick response by City to bolster their goalkeeping options.
- •Rulli replaces James Trafford, who joined Leeds for £40m.
- •The 34-year-old goalkeeper had two seasons at Marseille.
- •Rulli returns to City, having not debuted since 2016.
- •He is a World Cup winner and a Europa League champion.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Man City agree cut-price deal for new Gianluigi Donnarumma deputy
"The veteran Geronimo Rulli replaces James Trafford, who has joined Leeds
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