Manchester City is bringing back a familiar name on paper, if not on the pitch. The Premier League club has agreed to sign Argentine goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Olympique de Marseille for a fee of around €2 million, reuniting the 34-year-old with a club where he was technically on the books nearly a decade ago.
Rulli signed for City back in July 2016 for £4 million. He never made a single appearance. Now he’s coming back at half the price.
Why City needs a goalkeeper (again)
The move is directly tied to the departure of James Trafford, who is heading to Leeds United in a deal worth £40 million, roughly $53 million. Trafford saw limited playing time at City last season, but his transfer still commands serious money.
With Trafford out the door, City needed a reliable backup behind first-choice keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Rulli fits that profile.
