Manchester City have signed goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille to act as back-up to established number one Gianluigi Donnarumma. Rulli is reported to have cost City �1.7million and will fill the same role occupied by James Trafford last season. Trafford last week joined Leeds in a �45m deal.The 34-year-old has signed for City before, in the summer of 2016, but left midway through the following season without making an appearance.This is an amazing opportunity for me and one I had to grasp, Rulli told the clubs official website. When the chance to join Manchester City comes along you have to go for it. Everyone knows what an impressive club this is. Citys success over a long time has been impressive. Everyone I have spoken to about City said I had to join them because they are a club with incredibly high standards. Every professional wants to be in a high-performance environment and I cant wait to get started because I know I will improve and learn, which is always my main priority. My job now is to train hard, get to know the players and staff and do everything I can to reach my best level.Table of ContentsCity chief Viana delighted to bring in RulliCity still with work to do before window closesCity chief Viana delighted to bring in RulliRulli has had spells with Real Sociedad, Montpellier, Villarreal, Ajax and Marseille and Citys director of football Hugo Viana was pleased to have brought in the experienced Argentina international, who was one of the aggressors in the fracas that marred the aftermath of the 2026 World Cup final against Spain.Its a pleasure to welcome Gernimo back to the club, Viana said. The experience he brings is obvious he has played at the very highest level for many years. I have been really impressed by him during our conversations, a strong desire to join us. Its clear we are getting a brilliant professional, as well as a top keeper. Everyone at City is looking forward to welcoming him back to the club. The qualities he will bring are ones we need, and together with Gigio and Marcus [Bettinelli] make a great team. Our goalkeeper coaches are really happy with the group. City still with work to do before window closesCity are likely to be active over the closing weeks of the transfer window with both incomings and departures expected.The headline outgoing is likely to be Spain captain Rodri, over whom City are in talks with Barcelona, while Savinho and Tijjani Reijnders could also leave.City are believed to be close to signing Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Topics Manchester United F.C. Olympique de Marseille Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Manchester United pre season tour 2026: Full fixtures and details Ben Miller 12th August, 2026 Manchester United: Season preview, ins and outs, one to watch and prediction can Carricks men challenge for the title? Jon Fisher 11th August, 2026 Manchester United v Leeds: Expected line-ups, preview, stats and where to watch as northern rivals clash in Dublin Jon Fisher 12th August, 2026 Former Arsenal defender says swap deal involving Lewis-Skelly and Rashford would benefit all parties Jon Fisher 11th August, 2026 Mourinho was the Chosen One at Manchester United before backing out and rejoining Chelsea Jon Fisher 10th August, 2026 Carrick eager to piece full Manchester United squad together as season draws closer Mitch Fretton 8th August, 2026
