Former Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has won a legal case against the club over unpaid wages.
The case focused on wages City stopped paying after Mendy’s second arrest in 2021 during his trial for rape charges, a trial in which he was later acquitted.
According to a report from “Daily Mail,” Mendy took the club to an employment tribunal, claiming “unauthorized deductions” from his salary. The tribunal found in favour of Mendy for a large part of his claim.
Originally, he sought around £11 million in back pay, covering a 22-month period. The exact amount he will receive is still being discussed, with a future hearing set if no agreement is reached.
Mendy signed with Manchester City in 2017 for £49 million from Monaco and was earning around £500,000 per month.
When he was first arrested in 2020, the club continued paying him. However, after his re-arrest, City informed Mendy that his pay would stop since he was “not ready and able” to fulfill his contract duties.
During the case, Mendy shared that while his pay was on hold, teammates like Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva, and Riyad Mahrez helped him financially.
He also sold his home in Cheshire to cover legal fees and other expenses. City’s lawyers argued that Mendy’s actions, such as holding parties during lockdown and breaching bail conditions, showed irresponsible behaviour that should impact his contract rights.
The case has taken an emotional toll on Mendy, who expressed relief after his acquittal. Now back in France, he continues his football career with Lorient in Ligue 2, hoping to rebuild his life and career.
