Benjamin Mendy signed for Lorient Photo: Getty Images/Oli Scarff
Benjamin Mendy signed a two-year contract with French club Lorient five days after he was acquitted for rape of a woman and attempted rape. another.
The 29-year-old's arrival was announced on the Ligue 1 team's website with the words “Welcome Benjamin!” former Manchester City left-back who was suspended at the Etihad Stadium after being arrested.
He was acquitted at Chester Crown Court after a three-week trial and has since undergone a medical at his new club and will join their pre-season ahead of the campaign starting a month later.
“Lorient FC is delighted to announce today the signing of French national team left-back Benjamin Mendy for two seasons,” they said in a statement.
“After undergoing a traditional medical examination, Benjamin Mendy, 2018 world champion, Premier League winner with Manchester City and notably Ligue 1 French champion with Monaco, arrives to strengthen the Lorient side for this new season.”
Lorient has confirmed that Mendy will don the number 5 shirt and start pre-season training on Wednesday, almost two years since he last appeared in a match when he started in City's loss to Tottenham Hotspur on 20 August. 21. Lorient's first match of the season is against Paris Saint-Germain.
He was suspended after he was accused of assaulting a 24-year-old woman at his £4 million mansion in Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire, in October 2020. Mendy was also accused of attempting to rape another woman, aged 29. He was also cleared of six rape charges in an earlier trial in January.
Mendy praised God in his single commentary. out of court since the acquittals were announced last week. He has been a free agent since his contract with City expired this month, allowing him to freely discuss with other clubs the possibility of playing next season.
He has three Premier League medals at City and also won the World Cup with France during his time at the Etihad Stadium.
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