Man City signs Argentina international Rulli as back-up goalkeeper to Donnarumma
FILE -Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli arrives for the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City’s back-up goalkeeper to Gianluigi Donnarumma will be Gerónimo Rulli after the Argentina international joined from Marseille on a two-year deal on Wednesday.
The 34-year-old Rulli replaces James Trafford as City’s second-choice goalie. Trafford left to join Leeds last week.
Rulli, who has played eight times for Argentina and was part of the World Cup-winning squad in 2022, has European experience after playing at Real Sociedad, Villarreal, Montpellier, Ajax and most recently Marseille since 2024.
He had a brief spell at City in the 2016-17 season.
“I have been really impressed by him during our conversations, a strong desire to join us,” City director of football Hugo Viana said. “It’s clear we are getting a brilliant professional, as well as a top keeper.”
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