Benjamin Mendy signs for new club after being frozen out at Lorient - after former Man City defender was targeted with abuse by fans

Benjamin Mendy signs for new club after being frozen out at Lorient - after former Man City defender was targeted with abuse by fans
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Benjamin Mendy signs for new club after being frozen out at Lorient - after former Man City defender was targeted with abuse by fans
Published: Feb, 12 2025 11:07

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Former Manchester City left back Mendy pictured looking emotional in July 2023 after being cleared of rape and attempted rape at Chester Crown Court.

Former Manchester City left back Benjamin Mendy has completed a move to Swiss side FC Zurich after being frozen out at Lorient.

He had been attempting to rebuild his career after being cleared of six charges of rape and sexual assault in January 2023, before a July re-trial cleared him of a further rape charge and one of attempted rape.

Mendy joined Lorient in July 2023, with the left back signing for the French outfit 23 months after his final appearance for City.

Mendy was cleared of six counts of rape and one of sexual assault in January 2023, before a re-trial six months later found him not guilty on all outstanding charges.

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