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Man City sign Rulli from Marseille as Donnarumma's understudy

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Argentine goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille on a two-year deal worth up to €2 million, with the 34-year-old returning to the Etihad Stadium to serve as back-up to number one Gianluigi Donnarumma.

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·12 Aug·2 min read
Rulli joins City as Donnarumma's new understudy
Rulli joins City as Donnarumma's new understudyPhotograph: Wikimedia Commons

Manchester City have signed goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille, the club have confirmed. The Argentina international has moved to the Etihad Stadium in a deal worth up to €2 million or which €1.75m is fixed. He has signed a two-year contract.

The 34-year-old was first bought by City in 2016, though he never played for them as he was first loaned to Real Sociedad before joining them permanently.

"My job now is to train hard, get to know the players and staff and do everything I can to reach my best level."

Reporting: ESPN, The Independent, Mirror, BBC Sport.

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