Former Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy has won a legal battle against his former club regarding unpaid wages. The French defender took legal action after the club allegedly withheld his salary following his suspension from the team. The dispute stemmed from Mendy’s legal issues, which led to his suspension, but the court ruled in his favor, ordering Manchester City to compensate him for the unpaid wages.
Mendy argued that despite his suspension, he was entitled to receive his salary as per the terms of his contract. The court found that Manchester City’s actions violated the terms of his employment agreement, emphasizing that the club had no legal basis to withhold the payments. This ruling serves as a precedent for similar cases where clubs attempt to withhold salaries due to off-field incidents.
Manchester City is now required to pay Mendy the outstanding amount, ending the dispute. This legal win comes as Mendy seeks to move forward with his career, leaving behind a turbulent period marked by personal and legal challenges. The decision reinforces contractual rights for players, asserting that employment terms must be upheld regardless of external circumstances.
