As a result of the charges against Benjamin Mendy, of which he was acquitted after fighting in court for three years, Manchester City withheld the salary of the French left-back.
The 30-year-old had to sell his house in England and borrow money from his teammates to stay afloat. – Now things are looking brighter, he has been playing for the last year for French club FC Lorient where he has earned 20,000 euros a week. In contrast, he earned £6 million a year at Manchester City.
Manchester City, who bought Benjamin Mendy from Monaco for €57.5 million in the summer of 2017, have refused to pay £11.5 million in wages.
The former Manchester City defender is ready for FC Zürich.
Benjamin Mendy (30) has left French club FC Lorient.
FC Zurich signs the former Manchester City player and his contract runs until the summer of 2026.
“We are of course very pleased and also a little proud to sign a player of such a high calibre. “He will be an important support, especially for our young players,” club president Ancillo Canepa said in a statement.
From 2021 to 2023, Mendy was suspended by his then-club Manchester City and the reason was that the left-back was suspected of two rape cases. He was later acquitted of the charges and also won a legal battle against Manchester City over unpaid wages. According to The Telegraph, Mendy asked for £11.5 million from his ex-club.
“After having to wait three years for my salary, I am happy with the decision and sincerely hope that the club will now do the honour and pay the outstanding amounts, as well as the other amounts promised to me under the contract, without further delay, so that I can finally put this difficult part of my life behind me”, Mendy wrote in a statement.
