English Premier League powerhouse Manchester City has bolstered its goalkeeping ranks with the signing of 34-year-old Argentine international Gerónimo Rulli, who joins the club on a two-year contract from French side Olympique de Marseille. Rulli will step into the role of backup to starting goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, filling the vacancy created last week when former second-choice keeper James Trafford departed City to sign with Leeds United.
A member of Argentina’s triumphant 2022 FIFA World Cup squad, Rulli brings a wealth of experience both internationally and across top European leagues to the Etihad Stadium. He has earned eight senior caps for the Argentine national team throughout his career, and has previously plied his trade at clubs across the continent: stints at Spain’s Real Sociedad and Villarreal, France’s Montpellier, and the Netherlands’ Ajax preceded his most recent spell at Marseille, which he joined in 2024. This transfer marks Rulli’s return to Manchester City, after he spent a short stint with the club during the 2016-17 campaign more than seven years ago.
In an official statement following the completion of the deal, Manchester City’s Director of Football Hugo Viana expressed confidence in the new signing, praising Rulli’s commitment and professionalism. Viana noted that the coaching staff were impressed by Rulli’s evident strong desire to join the club during negotiations, and emphasized that the club is adding not only a talented shot-stopper but an exceptional professional to its squad.