Benjamin Mendy Returns To Training After Being Cleared Of Rape Allegation – [Photos]

French professional footballer who plays as left-back, Benjamin Mendy, has returned to training days after being vindicated of all rape charges labelled against him.

Naija News recalls that the former Manchester City defender had been off the pitch after he was accused of attempting to rape a woman, 29, as she showered at his home in October 2018.

However, after a series of trials, Mendy was declared a free man on Friday, July 14, 2023, after a jury cleared him of all charges, including the allegation that he raped a 24-year-old woman in his bedroom at his mansion in Prestbury, Cheshire, two years after the first.

Mendy was seen today training with some local footballers on a pitch in Manchester.

The 29-year-old player reportedly turned up at the Pitts complex in Ardwick, Manchester, for a local football game with some strangers who were astonished.

“Mendy turned up and asked some lads if he could join in,” The Sun quoted an onlooker saying as they couldn’t believe it, getting to play against a Premier League star and a World Cup winner.

“He had a laugh and just enjoyed himself and was happy to shake everyone’s hand at the end and sign autographs,” the onlooker added.

Naija News understands that Mendy is currently a free agent, having last played for Manchester City.