Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rulli has played in the Champions League and Europa League during his career
ByAlex BrothertonBBC Sport journalist- Published32 minutes ago
Manchester City have completed the signing of Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille.
The 34-year-old returns to Etihad Stadium - where he spent the 2016-17 season without making a first-team appearance - on a two-year deal.
BBC Sport previously reported that City have paid a fee of £1.7m.
He comes in as a replacement for England goalkeeper James Trafford, who left City to join Leeds in a deal worth up to £45m, and will be understudy to number one Gianluigi Donnarumma.
"This is an amazing opportunity for me and one I had to grasp. When the chance to join Manchester City comes along you have to go for it," Rulli said.
"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."
Rulli famously scored a penalty in Villarreal's 2021 Europa League final victory over Manchester United, before denying opposite number David de Gea to decide the marathon shootout.
He has won eight caps for Argentina and was part of the squad that won the 2022 World Cup and 2024 Copa America, and reached the 2026 World Cup final.
Rulli has also had spells at clubs around Europe including Real Sociedad, Montpellier and Ajax.
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