Manchester City bring back Geronimo Rulli in surprise transfer | OneFootball

Manchester City are closing in on yet another signing with Geronimo Rulli set to sign for the Cityzens.

The Premier League champions have moved swiftly in the market to bolster their goalkeeping ranks, securing a deal with Olympique de Marseille to bring the experienced Argentine international back to England ahead of the new campaign.

Fabrizio Romano: Geronimo Rulli Medical on Monday

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano broke the news on X, revealing that Geronimo Rulli will undergo his medical tests at Manchester City on Monday after a complete agreement was struck today between the two clubs.

Fabrizio Romano on X: “Geronimo Rulli will undergo medical at Manchester City on Monday after deal agreed today with OM. Club statement to follow next. #MCFC”

The transfer fee is reportedly set around €3.5 million to €3.8 million, with the 34-year-old World Cup winner agreeing to a two-year contract through 2028 at the Etihad Stadium.

Following the departure of James Trafford, new manager Enzo Maresca has prioritized adding a reliable, battle-tested shot-stopper to provide seasoned cover and competition within the squad.

Geronimo Rulli set to return for second stint

The transfer marks a memorable return to Manchester City for Rulli, who previously joined the club back in July 2016 from Deportivo Maldonado.

During his first spell in North West England, he was immediately loaned back to Real Sociedad before making a permanent switch to Spain without registering an official competitive appearance for the Premier League side.

Since then, the Argentine has forged an impressive European career, starring for Villarreal, where he saved the winning penalty in the 2021 Europa League final shootout against Manchester United and later representing Ajax and Marseille.

Man City summer signings 2026/27 so far

Rulli’s arrival adds to an active transfer window for Manchester City as they reshuffle their squad for the 2026/27 season.

City have secured the marquee £116 million signing of midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest to headline their summer recruitment drive.

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The club has also invested in top young talent, bringing in winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for £10 million alongside young goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday.

With Rulli set to finalise his medical on Monday, City continue to refine their squad depth for another title charge.