# Man City sign Rulli; Marseille turn to internal options > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/manchester-city-targeting-gernimo-rulli > Updated: 2026-08-25T22:00:08.000Z. Sources: 64. Developments: 6. On 7 August 2026, Manchester City reached an agreement to sign Argentine goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Olympique Marseille for a fee reported between €2 million and €3.8 million. The 34-year-old World Cup winner, who previously spent time at City in 2016, signed a two-year contract running to June 2028, including an optional third year. Rulli returns to provide experienced backup to first-choice keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma following James Trafford’s departure to Leeds United. By 12 August 2026, the club officially confirmed the signing. Rulli’s career includes winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 2024 Copa América, and the 2021 Europa League with Villarreal. City director of football Hugo Viana noted that Rulli brings “obvious experience from playing at the highest level.” On 25 August 2026, further details emerged regarding the financial terms of the move, with reports indicating Rulli’s monthly salary will decrease from approximately €320,000 at Marseille to roughly €205,000 at City. During his two seasons at Marseille, Rulli made 73 appearances. Following the sale, Marseille’s strategy for replacing Rulli has shifted. While the club previously monitored targets such as Michele Di Gregorio and Noah Atubolu, they now appear to be looking internally due to budgetary constraints. Manager Bruno Genesio is reportedly considering promoting Jeffrey De Lange, Rulli’s former deputy, to the starting role following De Lange’s performance in a 4-0 victory against Strasbourg. ## Claims - Gerónimo Rulli agreed to transfer from Olympique Marseille to Manchester City. (corroborated by 15 sources) - The transfer fee for Rulli was reported between €2 million and €3.8 million. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Rulli will undergo a medical at Manchester City on Monday. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Rulli signed a two‑year contract with City until June 2028, with an option for a third year. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Rulli will serve as backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma after James Trafford left for Leeds United. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Rulli previously joined Manchester City in 2016 but never made a competitive appearance. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Estudiantes will receive about €142 000 from the transfer under the FIFA solidarity mechanism. (single source) - Manchester City also signed midfielder Elliot Anderson for £116 million in the same transfer window. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Geronimo Rulli transfers from Marseille to Manchester City Geronimo Rulli has moved from Olympique de Marseille to Manchester City on a deal until 2028. Marseille intends to fill his position internally with Jeffrey De Lange. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/geronimo-rulli-transfers-from-marseille-to-manchester-city ### 2026-08-12: Manchester City signs goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille Manchester City has signed Argentine goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Olympique de Marseille on a two-year deal, returning him to the club as backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma. 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-city-signs-geronimo-rulli-as-goalkeeper-replacement ### 2026-08-07: Manchester City to sign Geronimo Rulli from Marseille Manchester City is set to sign Argentine goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille for a fee between €2M and €3.8M to provide experienced backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma. 32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gernimo-rulli-to-join-manchester-city-from-olympique-marseille ### 2026-08-04: Gerónimo Rulli Nearing Transfer to Manchester City Manchester City are close to signing Argentine keeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille for €2‑3.5 million, offering a two‑year deal as backup to Donnarumma after James Trafford’s likely Leeds move. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gernimo-rulli-nearing-transfer-to-manchester-city ### 2026-08-02: Olympique de Marseille eye Noah Atubolu as Geronimo Rulli heads to Manchester City Marseille agree terms with Geronimo Rulli but dispute his transfer fee with Manchester City; the club target Noah Atubolu as a replacement, with other options like Guillaume Restes and Jeffrey de Lange also in‑ 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympique-de-marseille-pursues-goalkeeper-replacement-as-ogc-nice-completes-major-player-sales ### 2026-07-31: Manchester City near deal for Argentine goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli Manchester City are close to signing 34‑year‑old goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille, with personal terms agreed and a fee gap of €1.5 million expected to be resolved soon. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gernimo-rulli-joins-manchester-city-for-6-million --- Cite as: Man City sign Rulli; Marseille turn to internal options. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/manchester-city-targeting-gernimo-rulli