Benjamin Mendy's ordeal concerning rape charges and jailing is a thing of the past now as the French footballer instantly finds a new club in Ligue 1's Lorient.
Benjamin Mendy makes his return to football by signing as new Ligue1 side Lorient player, done deal 🚨🟠
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 19, 2023
Mendy signs until June 2025 as new Lorient left back after he was found not guilty by Chester Crown Court. pic.twitter.com/9bkWiiQ4iZ
The jurors unanimously acquitted the player on July 14 from a total of seven counts of rape, which the complainants said took place in his mansion. Amongst Mendy's defense is that the meeting was consensual.
Lorient welcomed Mendy wholeheartedly by enumerating his honors before Manchester City released him because of his off-pitch scandal.
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"After having satisfied the traditional medical examination, Benjamin Mendy, world champion 2018, quadruple winner of the Premier League under the colors of Manchester City and French champion of Ligue 1 with Monaco in particular, comes to reinforce the Lorient workforce for this new season," the club wrote in a statement.
"The native of Longjumeau, who will wear number 5 with the Merlus, will take his first steps at Espace FCL today. Welcome, Benjamin!"
Reactions on Lorient's signing of Mendy
The internet's reaction to Mendy's signing ranged from celebratory to disappointed. Others only offered interesting factoids.
Lorient literally have a midfielder whose surname is Innocent.
— The Irish Guy (@the_irishguy) July 19, 2023
Wonder why Benjamin Mendy chose them... pic.twitter.com/wsciz31jab
Good luck even as you get your football career back on track. All the best Benjamin Mendy. 👏🏾👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/EWoCymBYph
— ✨👑 DaddyMO👑✨🏁 (@therealdaddymo1) July 19, 2023
Lorient were one of the stories of Ligue 1 in 22/23. After two seasons battling relegation they found themselves in 5th at the World Cup break, with players like Terem Moffi, Dango Outtara and Enzo Le Fee excelling.
They've undone a lot of good will signing Benjamin Mendy.— Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) July 19, 2023
pretty sure negotiations here didn't start and end in the time since the official verdict was declared
— Rahul (@exceedingxpuns) July 19, 2023
would love the likes of memphis & vinicius to write more essays telling us about how his career is ruined again... https://t.co/dVl2tEIo17
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