Former Manchester City left back, Benjamin Mendy has completed a 2-year-deal with French Ligue 1 side, Lorient following a successful trial on sexual assault and rape.
Mendy will be staying with Lorient until July 2025 after seeing off his deal with Manchester City this summer.
The 29-year-old has been off the field for nearly three years dealing with issues of rape and sexual assault allegations which turned out to be false.
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Read full statement from Lorient below:
Benjamin Mendy signs two years at FC Lorient
FC Lorient is pleased to announce today the signing for two seasons of French international left-back Benjamin Mendy (29).
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. .
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