Mendy v Manchester City Football Club Ltd [2024]

Background:

The claimant is a professional footballer. He was signed by, and became an employee, of the respondent in 2017. In August 2021, the claimant was remanded into custody following a number of sexual assault allegations.  At the end of September 2021, the respondent informed the claimant that it would stop paying his wages. It is notable that the player was also suspended by the Football Association which was done on a precautionary basis and related to safeguarding young people. This position continued until June 2023 when he was transferred to a French club. The claimant was subsequently cleared of all criminal charges and he sought repayment of his wages.

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