English Premier League giants Manchester City Football Club are set to appear in court this October in response to an employment tribunal lawsuit filed by their former player, Bunyaman Mendy, according to a new report from Sky Sports. This lawsuit focuses on Mendy's claim that Manchester City FC made wage deductions from him without his authorization.
The hearing is reportedly scheduled for Oct. 14 at Manchester Labor Court and will last two days. The origins of the lawsuit date back to 2023, when Mendy endured a lengthy legal battle over a series of allegations involving rape and sexual assault. Although Mendy was found not guilty of rape and attempted rape by a jury in a retrial in July 2023, a pay dispute between him and Manchester City FC has arisen as a result.
According to reports in November 2023, Mendy then filed a legal action against Manchester City FC after being acquitted in a retrial. He accused the club of deducting part of his salary without his consent during the term of his contract, which in his opinion was unfair treatment. Mendy insisted that he should be paid his full salary as stipulated in his contract, especially before his contract expires in June 2023.
Mendy's case not only involves a financial dispute between him and Manchester City FC, but also triggers extensive public discussion on issues such as player contracts, club management and legal procedures. For Manchester City FC, this lawsuit is undoubtedly a severe test, and they need to prove in court that their practices are legal and compliant, and maintain the club's reputation and interests.
As the hearing draws near, all parties are making full preparations for the upcoming court showdown. For Mendy, he hopes to recover his rightful salary through this lawsuit, while for Manchester City FC, they hope to resolve this dispute as soon as possible so that they can put their energy back into the game of soccer.
Regardless of the final outcome, this lawsuit will have a profound impact on Manchester City FC and Mendy's personal career. We will also continue to follow the progress of this case and bring you the latest reports and analysis.
