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Manchester City signs goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Manchester City signs goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille
Summary

Manchester City has finalized the signing of goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, pending international clearance. The 34-year-old joins City on a two-year contract after a successful spell at Marseille. Rulli has previously played for City during the 2016/17 season without making a first team appearance and has a notable international career, being part of the Argentina squad that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa America. City Football Director Hugo Viana expressed excitement over Rulli's experience and professionalism as he returns to the club. Rulli stated his eagerness to contribute to the team while developing his skills in a high-performance environment.

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Status Watch
  • •Rulli signs a two-year contract with Manchester City.
  • •He joins from French club Marseille.
  • •The 34-year-old was part of Argentina's World Cup-winning squad.
  • •Rulli initially played for City in 2016/17 without first team appearances.
  • •City Football Director praises Rulli's elite-level experience.
Latest Updates
  • 12:20 PMESPN Soccer — Rulli joins City as Donnarumma's new understudy
  • 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — 'My job now is to do everything I can to reach my best level' - Rulli
  • 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Man City sign goalkeeper Rulli from Marseille
  • 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina goalkeeper Rulli rejoins Man City from Marseille
  • 10:27 AMBBC Sport — Man City sign goalkeeper Rulli from Marseille
  • 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Man City complete Gerónimo Rulli signing from Marseille
  • 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — City seal signing of Gerónimo Rulli
What they're saying
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Goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli says joining Manchester City was an opportunity he "had to grasp" after his move to the club was confirmed, subject to international clearance. BBC Sport understands City have paid £1.7m to bring in the 34-year-old Argentinian keeper from Marseille for his second spell at the club, after spending the 2016-17 season at Etihad Stadium without making a first team appearance. Rulli has signed a two-year deal with Enzo Maresca's side and is expected to be back-up for first choice shot-stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

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Manchester City have completed the signing of Argentina international goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille on a two-year contract.The 34-year-old has agreed a deal that will keep him at the Etiha...

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Manchester City have completed the signing of Gerónimo Rulli, subject to international clearance.The hugely experienced goalkeeper has made the move to the Etihad from French club Marseille and signe...

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