Benjamin Mendy Wins £8.5 Million Pay Claim Against Manchester City
The tribunal ruled Mendy was entitled to wages withheld during his suspension and custody periods.
- Benjamin Mendy successfully claimed £8.5 million in unpaid wages from Manchester City after being cleared of sexual assault charges.
- The employment tribunal found that the club wrongly withheld Mendy's salary during his suspension by the Football Association.
- Judge Joanne Dunlop ruled that Mendy's inability to fulfill his contract was involuntary due to FA suspension and bail conditions.
- Mendy, who now plays for Lorient in France, had to sell his mansion and borrow money from teammates during the legal battle.
- The exact amount Mendy will receive is yet to be finalized between his legal team and Manchester City.
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