Benjamin Mendy is known to be a professional soccer footballer who is currently known to play for League club Lorient. Born on July 17, 1994, in Longjumeau in France, Benjamin Mendy was known to have begun his playing career with the reserve side of Le Havre in the year 2011 and made his first appearance for the team in the year August 2011.
Benjamin Mendy first of all came through Le Havre’s youth academy playing with the reserve side in the year 2010 and had his promotion to the first team a year later.
Benjamin Mendy was known to have later moved to the Premier League side Manchester City in the year 2017 for a world record transfer fee at the time. In his first season as a recruit, Benjamin Mendy won his first premier league with the club.
Benjamin Mendy however had some personal shortcomings when in the year 2021 he was arrested for allegedly raping a lady and had to be suspended by the City team amidst awaiting trial. All things been so good Benjamin Mendy was known to have been released and acquitted of all charges after it was declared that he wasn’t guilty.
Where will Benjamin Mendy play next season?
Benjamin Mendy will play for the League 1 club Lorient. As a former Manchester City defender, Benjamin Mendy has signed for Ligue 1 side Lorient five days after being cleared of rape. The left-back, 29, whose City contract expired in the summer, has signed a two-year deal with the French club.