In January, Mendy was acquitted of several charges related to sexual assault following a lengthy trial, and after a retrial in July cleared him of additional charges, he resumed his football career.
Back in 2021, Manchester City suspended Mendy when he faced charges, and upon the expiration of his contract in June, the club officially released him. Now, Mendy, who currently plays for Ligue 1 club Lorient, has taken the matter to the Employment Tribunal through a claim for unpaid wages. He is seeking the compensation for the period up to the conclusion of his contract with Manchester City on June 30, 2023.
Mendy made the move from Monaco to Manchester City in the summer of 2017 for a reported fee of £52 million, marking him as the most expensive defender in the Premier League at that time.
As the left-back in Pep Guardiola's squad, Mendy accumulated a total of 75 appearances across various competitions during his six-year stint at the Etihad Stadium. Throughout this period, he was reportedly earning around £100,000 per week.
His time with Manchester City was marked by success, as Mendy contributed to winning six trophies. Among these were three Premier League titles, two EFL Cups, and one Community Shield. Additionally, he achieved international success by winning the 2018 World Cup with the French national team while being a key player for Manchester City.