Manchester City has made an important transfer move by signing Gerónimo Rulli, a 34-year-old experienced goalkeeper from Olympique Marseille. Rulli will provide quality backup for Gianluigi Donnarumma, who has been the team's first-choice goalkeeper.
What happened?
James Trafford has departed Manchester City to become Leeds United's first-choice goalkeeper, leaving a hole in Enzo Maresca's squad. However, City have seemingly found the perfect keeper to fill that role. It has now been reported that City have agreed a transfer fee with Olympique Marseille to sign Argentinian goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli.
Why it matters for Manchester City
Signing a competent and quality backup goalkeeper is an important move for Manchester City to make. Bringing Gerónimo Rulli to the club from Marseille may not be a transfer that creates headlines or seems like a big signing. But it is an important deal in terms of filling an important hole in Enzo Maresca's squad.
What comes next?
Gerónimo Rulli should be confirmed as a Manchester City player in the coming days. City have found their backup goalkeeper in a timely fashion and Rulli will fill a void left in Enzo Maresca's squad following the sale of James Trafford to Leeds United.
As of August 9, 2026, Manchester City is 7 points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League. The team has scored 77 goals and conceded 35 this season, with a goal difference of +42. Their recent form has been 1W-2D-2L (LLDDW, most recent first), with a last result of Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa on May 24, 2026. Their next fixture is vs Coventry at home on September 5, 2026.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in Premier League, 78 pts, 23W-9D-6L from 38 games, recent form LDWWD. Goals this season: 77 scored, 35 conceded (+42 goal difference).
