Manchester City have completed the signing of Argentina international goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille.
The 34-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the club, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until June 2028, and arrives following the departure of goalkeeper James Trafford.
Rulli will wear the No.28 shirt and returns to Manchester having previously spent a brief spell with City during the 2016/17 season.
“This is an amazing opportunity for me and one I had to grasp,” Rulli said.
“When the chance to join Manchester City comes along you have to go for it.
“Everyone knows what an impressive club this is. City’s success over a long time has been impressive. Everyone I have spoken to about City said I had to join them because they are a club with incredibly high standards.
“Every professional wants to be in a high-performance environment and I can’t wait to get started because I know I will improve and learn, which is always my main priority.”
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Rulli will now compete for a place in City’s goalkeeper group alongside Gianluigi Donnarumma and Marcus Bettinelli.
Director of football Hugo Viana welcomed the experienced goalkeeper back to the club.
“It’s a pleasure to welcome Geronimo back to the Club,” Viana said.
“The experience he brings is obvious – he has played at the very highest level for many years.
“I have been really impressed by him during our conversations, a strong desire to join us. It’s clear we are getting a brilliant professional, as well as a top ‘keeper.
“The qualities he will bring are ones we need, and together with Gigio and Marcus make a great team. Our goalkeeper coaches are really happy with the group.”
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