Geronimo Rulli Returns to Manchester City From Marseille
Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli leaves Marseille for Manchester City, returning to the club nearly a decade later, to become Gianluigi Donnarumma's back-up.
Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli is returning to Manchester City from Marseille, nearly a decade after a first spell at the English club in which he never made an official appearance.
Deal terms
- A modest fee, reported between €2m and €3.5m depending on the source
- A two-year contract
- Rulli, 34, will serve as back-up to Gianluigi Donnarumma
Replacing James Trafford
The signing follows the departure of young goalkeeper James Trafford to Leeds United, with Rulli filling the gap thanks to his international experience with Argentina and his time in both French and Spanish football.
Key facts
- The transfer is valued between €2m and €3.5m.
- Rulli has signed a two-year contract.
- He will be Donnarumma's understudy in goal.
- The move follows James Trafford's departure to Leeds.
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