Mercato: Revolution at OM, the “best in Ligue 1” has arrived

Three years after recruiting him, OM decided to part ways with Pau Lopez and change goalkeeper, which led to the arrival of Geronimo Rulli, as part of a transfer estimated at €4 million. A success so far, the Argentinian international even being considered one of the best goalkeepers, if not the best, in the French championship.

Very particular position, changing goalkeeper is never something obvious for a club. But that's whatABOUT decided to do last summer. Paul Lopez having been loaned with option to purchase to Gérone, Geronimo Rulli came to replace him in the Marseille cages. And the least we can say is that this choice paid off. Arrived fromAjax Amsterdamthe Argentinian international (6 caps) is already establishing himself as one of the best goalkeepers in Ligue 1.

“He’s the best goalkeeper in Ligue 1”

In any case, this is the opinion of some of his teammates atABOUT. « Rulli or Pickford? There is no photo, Geronimo is a crack. I told you guys last week! Rulli is the best goalkeeper in Ligue 1. He is too strong », declared Neal Maupay in a live on Twitch. Same story for Quentin Merlin: “ It no longer surprises me at all. In his first match with OM, he saved a penalty in Brest. I had never been around him before but I think he is the best goalkeeper in Ligue 1. He is someone who works a lot in training. He is a great professional. I don't see why he wouldn't continue like this.. »

Rulli and Chevalier are “the best in the championship”

Former goalkeeper coachABOUTbetween 2010 and 2012, Nicolas Dehon also considers Geronimo Rulli as one of the best goalkeepers in the championship, with that of LOSC, Lucas Chevalier. « Yes, they are the best in the championship. What is most important for a goalkeeper? Regularity. They maintain a very high average level, they do not alternate between highs and lows. And they don't have ten saves to make per match, but one or two, and they have to respond “, he confided to Provence.