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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
  • 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — Man City World Cup-winning goalkeeper who scored against Man United in Europa League Final
  • 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Official | Manchester City sign Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli
  • 12:20 PMESPN Soccer — Rulli joins City as Donnarumma's new understudy
  • 11:36 AMYahoo Sports — Man City sign Argentina goalkeeper Rulli from Marseille
  • 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
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 signed Argentina international goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille on a two-year deal, both clubs announced on Wednesday.The 34-year-old will serve as City's number-two goalkeeper behind Italian Gianluigi Donnarumma.

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Manchester City have signed Olympique de Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli (34), both clubs have announced. City have identified the Argentina international as their preferred option to become Gian...

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