Man City plotting surprise move for former player who left in 2017; player ‘keen’ on return

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However, despite arriving shortly after Pep Guardiola took charge, Rulli never made a competitive appearance for City.

Instead, he was immediately loaned back to Real Sociedad as part of a pre-arranged agreement, allowing him to continue his development in La Liga.

Just a few months later, in January 2017, Real Sociedad completed a permanent transfer for the goalkeeper, bringing his brief spell as a City player to an end before it had truly begun.

Now, nearly a decade after his original arrival, Manchester City are actively working to bring Rulli back to complete unfinished business at the club.

Since leaving England, the 34-year-old has built an impressive resume, enjoying spells with Real Sociedad, Villarreal, Ajax and Marseille while winning major honours, including the UEFA Europa League and the FIFA World Cup with Argentina.