Benjamin Mendy is on a warpath against Manchester City. The Lorient defender has filed a £10 million claim in unpaid wages at an employment tribunal. Manchester City ceased to pay him while he was on trial for sexual offences. The 29-year-old was later cleared of all charges in July. However, the club still did not clear his wages amounting to £100,000 a week in September 2021.
Following Mendy’s retrial, Mendy’s agent had discussions with City regarding back pay. However, the club did not wish to enter into an agreement with the left-back. Mendy’s final appearance for the club was two weeks prior to his conviction.
The World Cup winner, who acknowledged his mistreatment of women during the pre-trial process, has completed a free transfer to Lorient following the expiration of his contract with Manchester City in June.
Benjamin Mendy statement
According to Sky Sports, a statement from Nick De Marco KC, who is acting on behalf of Mendy, read: “Manchester City FC failed to pay Mr Mendy any wages at all from September 2021, following Mr Mendy being charged with various offence all of which he was subsequently acquitted of, until the end of his contract in June 2023. The claim will come before an Employment Tribunal.”
The HMRC has been attempting to obtain a Bankruptcy order against Mendy in relation to an outstanding tax debt of £788,000. However, the proceedings have been put on hold pending the outcome of the legal proceedings.
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Mendy’s legal costs for the trial are estimated to be in the region of £1 million, and he is currently in the process of selling his £5 million Prestbury home. City has not responded to the inquiry.
Mendy is unable to travel within Greater Manchester. His bail conditions prohibit him from entering the county, which includes City’s training ground.
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