Geronimo Rulli Joins Manchester City as 2022 World Cup Winner

On August 12, 2026, Olympique de Marseille officially announced the transfer of goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli to Premier League side Manchester City for a fee just under 4 million euros. The 34-year-old Argentine international, who held a contract with OM until 2027, has signed a deal with the Sky Blues running through 2028.

Fantasy & Market Impact

• OM Goalkeeping Turnover: Marseille’s sporting hierarchy immediately pivots toward replacements, with Marcin Bulka (Neom SC) and Juventus’s Michele Di Gregorio atop the recruitment shortlist.

The Anatomy of the Rulli Departure

Following the departure of Facundo Medina to Bayer Leverkusen, the club hierarchy sanctioned Rulli’s move to England as the player entered the final 12 months of his deal.

According to official club statements, the Argentine guardian departs after a two-season spell in the south of France.

Full-Circle Reunion in the Premier League

Manchester City originally acquired the goalkeeper back in 2016 from Deportivo Maldonado before loaning him out to Real Sociedad without ever featuring in a competitive fixture for the club.

Now, the 2022 World Cup winner returns to the Etihad Stadium landscape under entirely different squad circumstances, stepping into a mentor and backup role behind Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Metric / Detail	Geronimo Rulli OM Profile
Transfer Fee	Just under €4 million
Contract Length	Until 2028 with Manchester City
OM Appearance Total	73 matches (2024–2026)
Honors	2022 FIFA World Cup Winner (Argentina)

Rebuilding the OM Guard

With Rulli officially on his way to the Premier League runner-up from the previous campaign, the front office is wasting no time identifying a successor to guard the posts. Transfer market tracking indicates that Marcin Bulka of Neom SC has emerged as a primary target for the French giants.

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At the same time, Italian media reports highlight concrete interest in Michele Di Gregorio. With the shot-stopper expected to depart Juventus before the window slams shut, Marseille’s recruitment team faces a tight window to secure their next undisputed number one.

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