Benjamin Mendy has revealed more about the incidence that landed him an unfortunate sexual assault case amidst his legal battles with Manchester City.
The French defender is currently involved in a legal battle with his former employers at the Employment Tribunal due to unpaid wages during his suspension, and now owes him almost a 21 month salary.
Benjamin Mendy in action for Manchester City. (X)
Benjamin Mendy on what really happened
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“Several Manchester City first team players, including the club captain, were all present at the parties that I attended and hosted.
“We all drank alcohol. We all had casual relations with women. We all breached Covid-19 restrictions. This does not excuse my behaviour, but I feel that it is unfair for Manchester City to single me out in the way that they have.
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“The difference between me and the other Manchester City players is that I was the one that was falsely accused of rape and publicly humiliated…”
“I was just as ready, willing and able to perform my duties as the other Manchester City players that Manchester City knew attended the parties, and on Manchester City’s account, acted recklessly.
“I am not, however, aware of Manchester City deducting or suspending the pay of any of the other players even when it was public knowledge that such players had attended the parties.
“I do, therefore, feel it incredibly unjust that Manchester City effectively singled me out from the team when I was doing nothing different to the rest of the team…”
Benjamin Mendy in action for Lorient. (X)
Mendy left Manchester City in the summer of 2023 following the end of his contract and returned to France, to join Lorient.
