Overview
- Multiple outlets citing transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano reported on July 29–30 that Manchester City have formally targeted Olympique de Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli and that the player is understood to be keen and Marseille are aware of the interest.
- City’s urgency follows James Trafford’s close‑to‑complete move to Leeds United, which has left the club short of a proven second goalkeeper before the new season.
- If signed, Rulli would most likely serve as a reserve and cup goalkeeper behind first‑choice Gianluigi Donnarumma rather than as a long‑term starter.
- Rulli is 34, has played for Real Sociedad, Villarreal, Ajax and Marseille, won the Europa League and was in Argentina’s 2022 World Cup squad, and he briefly belonged to Manchester City in 2016 without making a competitive appearance.
- Talks are described as active but not finished, so the transfer remains unconfirmed and the next developments to watch are an official club announcement or a completed Trafford sale to Leeds that would make the deal permanent.