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Daily Mail
6 days ago
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Benjamin Mendy released by Swiss club after just EIGHT games after partying antics left club bosses furious
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been released by Swiss club FC Zurich after playing just EIGHT games and angering his bosses. Mendy, 31, joined Zurich in February and agreed a contract running until the summer of 2026 after his short spell with French side Lorient. But he made less than 10 appearances over his five-month stay and saw his deal ripped up by mutual consent after his behaviour was criticised. A statement released on the club website read: 'FC Zurich announces that the contract with French defender Benjamin Mendy has been terminated by mutual consent. He is leaving the city club with immediate effect. 'FCZ wishes Benjamin Mendy all the best for his private and sporting future.' According to Mundo Deportivo, Mendy's questionable off-field antics culminated in the axe being brought down. Indeed, it has been claimed that he angered Zurich's hierarchy after partying just hours after a 4-0 defeat by rivals Basel in April. 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐟𝐥𝐨̈𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐦 𝐄𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐲 Der FC Zürich gibt bekannt, dass der Vertrag mit dem französischen Verteidiger Benjamin Mendy in gegenseitigem Einvernehmen aufgelöst wurde. Er… — FC Zürich (@fc_zuerich) July 21, 2025 Benjamin Mendy has been released by his latest club after angering club bosses The incident led manager Ricardo Moniz to openly take aim at Mendy in the press. 'Mendy didn't perform as expected of a player of his calibre,' said Moniz. 'His physical condition isn't up to what we expect from a player in this league. 'After a 4–0 defeat, you can't afford to do that to the supporters.' Zurich president Ancillo Canepa was similarly unimpressed with the former French international, saying: 'It's certainly not what we expected. Mentally and physically, he wasn't at his best at all, played very badly, conceded goals and got injured. 'All in all, it wasn't a happy story.' Mendy's move to Switzerland came after he was suspended by City in August 2021 after being charged with multiple counts of rape and one alleged sexual assault. He was cleared of six counts of rape and one of sexual assault, and subsequently cleared of a further count of rape and one attempted rape in a retrial in July 2023. Mendy then successfully took City to an employment tribunal over unpaid wages with a judge ruling he was entitled to the 'majority of his unpaid salary' from the club. The veteran went on to sign a deal with Lorient but played just 15 games. He made 75 appearances during his six-year spell at the Etihad, winning three Premier League titles under Pep Guardiola in 2018, 2019 and 2021. Mendy, who joined City in a £52million deal in July 2017, then a world-record fee for a defender, was part of France's World Cup-winning squad in 2018.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Premier League winner Benjamin Mendy, 31, released by Swiss side five months after joining following party controversy
BENJAMIN MENDY has been released by Swiss side FC Zurich after just five months following controversy over a post-match party. The former 2 FC Zurich have released Benjamin Mendy after just eight games Credit: Alamy 2 The defender previously won the Premier League title with Man City Credit: Getty Mendy clocked up eight appearances for his new team, helping them avoid relegation. But despite having a year left to run on his contract, the left-back has According to It's claimed that he left Zurich chiefs fuming after attending a party in April — just hours after a 4-0 defeat to rivals Basel. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Mendy never recovered in the eyes of manager Ricardo Moniz, who had some harsh words for the defender. He said: 'Mendy didn't perform as expected of a player of his calibre. 'His physical condition isn't up to what we expect from a player in this league. 'After a 4-0 defeat, you can't afford to do that to the fans.' Most read in Football Mendy's move to Switzerland came after he was suspended by City in 2021 He was eventually found not guilty of all charges and successfully Benjamin Mendy has won the majority of his battle against Manchester City over £11.5million in unpaid wages Mendy then penned a deal with Lorient but only managed 15 games before moving to Zurich. He played 75 times during his time at City though, winning three Premier League titles under Pep Guardiola. Mendy, who also won Ligue 1 at Monaco, was part of the France team that lifted the 2018 World Cup too — with his last cap coming in 2019.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Premier League winner Benjamin Mendy, 31, released by Swiss side five months after joining following party controversy
Manager had some strong words for World Cup winner MENDY AXED Premier League winner Benjamin Mendy, 31, released by Swiss side five months after joining following party controversy Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BENJAMIN MENDY has been released by Swiss side FC Zurich after just five months following controversy over a post-match party. The former Manchester City star, 31, joined Zurich in February following a spell at French outfit Lorient. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 FC Zurich have released Benjamin Mendy after just eight games Credit: Alamy 2 The defender previously won the Premier League title with Man City Credit: Getty Mendy clocked up eight appearances for his new team, helping them avoid relegation. But despite having a year left to run on his contract, the left-back has seen his Zurich deal ripped up. According to Mundo Deportivo, Mendy's off-field behaviour was behind their decision to swing the axe. It's claimed that he left Zurich chiefs fuming after attending a party in April — just hours after a 4-0 defeat to rivals Basel. Mendy never recovered in the eyes of manager Ricardo Moniz, who had some harsh words for the defender. He said: 'Mendy didn't perform as expected of a player of his calibre. 'His physical condition isn't up to what we expect from a player in this league. 'After a 4-0 defeat, you can't afford to do that to the fans.' Mendy's move to Switzerland came after he was suspended by City in 2021 after being charged with rape. He was eventually found not guilty of all charges and successfully took City to an employment tribunal over unpaid wages. Benjamin Mendy has won the majority of his battle against Manchester City over £11.5million in unpaid wages Mendy then penned a deal with Lorient but only managed 15 games before moving to Zurich. He played 75 times during his time at City though, winning three Premier League titles under Pep Guardiola. Mendy, who also won Ligue 1 at Monaco, was part of the France team that lifted the 2018 World Cup too — with his last cap coming in 2019.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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FC Zürich terminate Benjamin Mendy's contract after only six months
Swiss Super League side FC Zürich has announced that French left-back Benjamin Mendy (31) has left the club after agreeing to a contract termination. The 31-year-old defender joined FC Zürich last February, also after terminating his contract with the then Ligue 2 side FC Lorient. Mendy signed a two-year contract with Les Merlus two years ago, after being cleared of rape and sexual assault charges. L'Equipe wrote a feature on Mendy's six-month spell in Switzerland, and the least that could be said is that very few people will regret the 2018 World Cup winner's exit. He only played eight games, but started only three. Mendy's time will be remembered by several high-profile on-pitch blunders. 'He did not deliver what was expected of a player of his status', said FC Zürich head coach Ricardo Moniz. 'His level of fitness is not up to what we expect from a player in this Championship.' Mendy was absent from FC Zürich's preseason training camp, officially through injury, but the outlet adds that the former Manchester City left-back has been seen attending a concert in Spain. GFFN | Bastien Cheval
Times
24-06-2025
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- Times
How Rayan Ait-Nouri can solve Manchester City's left back problem
Manchester City's routine 6-0 win over Emirati side Al Ain will not live long in Pep Guardiola's memory but it could end up being a seminal moment in his reign. For the first time in 1,407 days Guardiola started a match with a senior recognised left back, Rayan Ait-Nouri, in his team. The most recent senior specialist left back to have played for City was Benjamin Mendy, whose final appearance came on the opening day of the 2021-22 season in a 1-0 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur. Soon after, the France defender was suspended after being charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. He was later found not guilty in January 2023. Mendy left the club in June that year after his contract expired.
