Benjamin Mendy has successfully secured the majority of his unpaid wages from Manchester City after his wages were halted due to his rape charges. The 30-year-old French player took the Premier League club to an employment tribunal, arguing that he faced “unauthorized deductions” in his salary of £500,000 per month. Following his acquittal, Mendy claimed that City owed him £11.5 million for the period his salary was suspended.
Tribunal Decision: Partial Recovery of Wages
The tribunal ruled that Mendy was entitled to a significant portion of the withheld wages, covering approximately 17 months when he was unable to play due to the charges. Employment Judge Joanne Dunlop confirmed that, while Mendy would receive payment for most of this period, he would not be compensated for five months he spent in custody after breaching bail.
Financial Impact and Mendy’s Statement
During the proceedings, Mendy shared that he had to rely on teammates like Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva, and Riyad Mahrez for financial support. He was also forced to sell his Cheshire home to cover mounting legal fees and child support expenses. Following the decision, Mendy expressed relief and urged City to honor the tribunal’s decision without delay, stating, “I am delighted with the decision and sincerely hope the club will now do the honorable thing.”
City’s Defense and Mendy’s Future
City’s legal representative argued that Mendy’s own irresponsible behavior, including violating lockdown regulations and bail conditions, contributed to his predicament. Despite this, Mendy hopes the judgment marks the end of a turbulent chapter in his life, allowing him to move forward in his career as he currently plays for Lorient in France’s Ligue 2.
