Surprise recruit from OM as goalkeeper during the previous transfer window, Geronimo Rulli has been excellent since the start of the season. So much so that Argentina's number 2 attracts envy.
“He’s the best goalkeeper in Ligue 1 by far. The guy is too strong”. These words with regard to Geronimo Rulli are signed Neal Maupay, proof of the importance taken in just a few weeks by the Argentinian goalkeeper in the Marseille city. It must be said that the former goalkeeper for Villarreal and Ajax Amsterdam has had a sensational start to the season at Olympique de Marseille, where he is decisive in almost every match. Strong in the air, comfortable on the feet and decisive in one-on-one situations, the one who also wore the colors of Montpellier caused a sensation. His rating is just as high in Argentina as in Marseille since Rulli is number 2 in the Albiceleste behind the indisputable Emiliano Martinez.
The OM goalkeeper is so popular in Argentina that the Boca Juniors club wants to recruit him, if we trust the information on the site. The Sports Crack. The media specializing in Argentinian club news confirms that Fernando Gago, the Boca coach, is an absolute fan of Geronimo Rulli and wants to recruit him. The ultimate dream of the Bombonera residents would be to recruit the OM goalkeeper at the end of the season. And even if Rulli has enormous admiration for this legendary club in Argentina and in South America more generally, this transfer is unlikely to see the light of day according to journalist Jonathan Riniti.
Boca Juniors dreams of Geronimo Rulli, but…
The Argentine football specialist explains that Geronimo Rulli feels good in Marseille and has formed a very strong bond with Roberto De Zerbi. Furthermore, the former Ajax goalkeeper believes that if his playing time is currently increasing with Argentina, it is above all because he is performing well in a major European club. He therefore has no chance of wanting to leave at the end of the season, which considerably reduces Boca Juniors' chances. The Argentine club nevertheless remains on the lookout, and is watching Ligue 1 with great interest. A few days ago, it was Nicolas Tagliafico, OL's Argentinian defender, who was announced by this same media in Fernando Gago's sights at Boca.