Breaking News : Benjamin Mendy To Sue Manchester City For Unpaid Wages.

Benjamin Mendy will file a wage claim against Manchester City.Benjamin Mendy, a former defender for Manchester City, is prepared to file a lawsuit against the Premier League champions on the grounds that he is owed millions of pounds in outstanding wages.Benjamin Mendy, a former defender for Manchester City, is prepared to file a lawsuit against the Premier League champions on the grounds that he is owed millions of pounds in outstanding wages. City will be sued by Mendy before an employment tribunal in an effort to recover “unauthorized deductions from wages” that the French left-back claims occurred two years after he was accused with rape and sexual assault. After being acquitted of the allegations of rape and attempted rape in June, the 29-year-old departing City.

City allegedly ceased paying Mendy in September 2021, subsequent to his initial apprehension and charge.”A statement on behalf of former Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy, Nick De Marco KC… is representing him in a multimillion-pound claim for unauthorized wage deductions,” Mendy told Sky Sports and The Guardian.

“Monchester City FC neglected to remunerate Mr. Mendy for any purpose starting from September 2021, when he was charged with multiple offenses, all of which were subsequently acquitted, and continuing until the conclusion of his contract in June 2023.” The matter will be presented to an employment tribunal.

Mendy was acquitted of one count of sexual assault and six counts of rape in January. However, the jury was unable to reach a verdict on two charges, which necessitated a retrial.A jury deemed him not guilty on both of these charges during the July retrial.

Mendy, who reportedly earned City approximately 100,000 pounds ($125,000) per week, is demanding the reimbursement of wages he has accrued until the conclusion of his contract with the treble champions.Mendy, who won the Premier League three times with City, last appeared for Pep Guardiola’s squad in 2021. He began this season with French club Lorient.

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