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Maresca provides updates on Rulli and Trafford ahead of Man City match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:45 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Maresca provides updates on Rulli and Trafford ahead of Man City match

Summary

Enzo Maresca stated that there are currently no updates on the transfers of Geronimo Rulli and James Trafford ahead of Manchester City's friendly against K-League All Stars in Seoul. Both players remain registered with their respective clubs, with the situation for each being described as progressing but not finalized. Trafford has not traveled with the squad as he recovers from the World Cup. The club is expected to finalize both moves soon, with the Premier League season commencing on August 23 against Bournemouth.

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Key Details

•Maresca confirmed no updates on Rulli or Trafford's transfers.
•Both players remain registered with their current clubs.
•Trafford is recovering post-World Cup and did not join the pre-season squad.
•Both transfers could be completed before the Premier League season starts.
•City has agreed terms for Trafford’s move to Leeds United.

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1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Enzo Maresca issues Geronimo Rulli and James Trafford transfer updates ahead of Man City Seoul friendly

What they're saying

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Maresca says there are “no updates yet” on Rulli or Trafford as both deals remain in progressBoth Trafford and Rulli remain registered to their current clubs, per the Man City bossMaresca says the...
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