Benjamin Mendy, the former Manchester City defender, has recently been cleared of charges of rape and attempted rape. Following his acquittal, Mendy has signed a two-year contract with the French club Lorient. Mendy’s departure from Manchester City occurred when his contract expired last month, and he hadn’t played for the team since 2021.
Prior to joining Manchester City, Mendy played for Marseille after coming up through Le Harve’s academy. He joined City in 2017 after a successful season with Monaco, for a fee of £52 million. During his time with City, Mendy contributed to three Premier League title victories under Pep Guardiola. However, his last appearance for the team was in the opening game of the 2021-22 season, resulting in a defeat against Tottenham.
In August 2021, Mendy faced serious legal troubles when he was charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. City suspended him, and he was later granted bail in January, after facing additional charges of rape. Mendy pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape, one attempted rape, and one sexual assault in May 2022. Subsequently, he faced another charge of rape in June and was found not guilty on one charge of rape in September.
During the trial, Mendy was found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in January. However, the jury failed to reach a verdict on another count of rape and one count of attempted rape, leading to a retrial. Last week, Mendy was finally acquitted of one charge of rape and one charge of attempted rape, which has cleared the way for him to continue his professional career.
Lorient, the Ligue 1 club, finished 10th in the previous season under Regis Le Bris. Mendy will officially join the team on Wednesday and begin training with them. In an official statement, the club expressed their delight in signing Mendy and announced that he will wear the number five jersey.
In conclusion, Benjamin Mendy has found new professional opportunities with Lorient following his recent acquittal. The defender has had a successful career with Manchester City, and despite the legal challenges he faced, he can now focus on his future in football with his new club.
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