Manchester City near deal for Argentine goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli
Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign Olympique Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli. The 34‑year‑old Argentine has agreed personal terms with the English club and is expected to join as a backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma after the anticipated departure of James Trafford to Leeds United. City have reportedly offered around €2 million, while Marseille are seeking roughly €3.5 million, a gap that both sides expect to bridge quickly. Head coach Enzo Maresca has identified Rulli as a key addition to strengthen the squad ahead of the new Premier League season.
The move would provide City with an experienced second‑choice keeper and allow Marseille to reduce its wage bill, with the transfer likely to be completed within the coming week.
Entities: Enzo Maresca · Fabrizio Romano · Gerónimo Rulli · Gianluigi Donnarumma · Manchester City · Manchester City Football Club · Olympique Marseille · Olympique de Marseille
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The transfer is expected to be finalized within the next week. (d86c473e-7476-46e7-b3c0-e4f9e056ddb5)
- [● 2 SOURCES] James Trafford is expected to leave Manchester City for Leeds United. (d86c473e-7476-46e7-b3c0-e4f9e056ddb5, 846cb4f7-ffeb-418a-bee0-c4c04ef3a658)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rulli will serve as backup goalkeeper to Gianluigi Donnarumma at Manchester City. (d6ef1bf6-d1d8-41c4-9563-c16b525054b3, 66c7e4f1-4d80-4e72-b455-5a36a3a86bd1)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Enzo Maresca is the head coach of Manchester City. (d6ef1bf6-d1d8-41c4-9563-c16b525054b3, 846cb4f7-ffeb-418a-bee0-c4c04ef3a658)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gerónimo Rulli is 34 years old. (d6ef1bf6-d1d8-41c4-9563-c16b525054b3, 846cb4f7-ffeb-418a-bee0-c4c04ef3a658)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Manchester City have offered around €2 million for Rulli. (8c4fc6ad-9a73-4390-b3cc-2f500da7431a, 554570f4-d279-4da4-8d6f-4fc8a12229dc)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gerónimo Rulli has agreed personal terms with Manchester City. (d86c473e-7476-46e7-b3c0-e4f9e056ddb5, 66c7e4f1-4d80-4e72-b455-5a36a3a86bd1)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Olympique Marseille are asking about €3.5 million for Rulli. (8c4fc6ad-9a73-4390-b3cc-2f500da7431a, 554570f4-d279-4da4-8d6f-4fc8a12229dc)