TransferMirror FootballUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Man City sign Argentine keeper Rulli in £2m deal
The goalkeeper who broke Man United hearts in a Europa League final is now a City player.


G. Rulli
player
Player
Geronimo Rulli
From
Marseille
To
Manchester City
Fee
£2m
What happened. Manchester City have completed the signing of Argentine international Geronimo Rulli from Marseille in a £2m deal, with the goalkeeper signing a two-year contract until 2028.
- Rulli will provide back-up to No.1 Gianluigi Donnarumma.
- He won the 2021 Europa League final with Villarreal against Man United.
- He has eight caps for Argentina and was in their 2022 World Cup squad.
“This is an amazing opportunity for me - and one I had to grasp.”
— Geronimo Rulli
Rulli is expected to serve as backup to Donnarumma at the Etihad.
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