He returns to the playing fields Benjamin Mendy. After being acquitted by an English court of rape and attempted rape, the French left-back found his new club, since he had stayed free from Manchester City.
The 2018 world champion signed a one-year contract with lorian, until the summer of 2024. So he will be able to play football again, with his last participation being before almost two years, in a Citizens game against Tottenham in August 2021.
Lorient’s announcement:
“Lorrian is delighted to announce today the signing of French international left-back Benjamin Mendy (29) for two seasons.
After completing his traditional medical, Benjamin Bendy, 2018 world champion, four-time Premier League winner with Manchester City and French Ligue 1 champion with Monaco, comes to strengthen Lorient’s workforce for the new season .
The player is a native of Longzimo and will wear number 5, having already entered a program at the training center from today.”
Benjamin Mendy signe deux ans au FC Lorient.
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Source: Sport Fm
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