No financial details of the deal were disclosed, but British media reported that City paid 52 million pounds ($68 million). "I am absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester City," Mendy said on the club's website. "They are one of Europe's leading clubs and in Pep Guardiola they have a manager committed to playing attacking football. "I am sure that over the next few years we will be successful."Se firma. ✒? pic.twitter.com/E6XJh2tpg4
— Benjamin Mendy (@benmendy23) July 24, 2017
The 23-year-old France international has signed a five-year deal with the Club and will wear the number 22 shirt. #BlueMendy pic.twitter.com/DitvBdUdAL— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 24, 2017Mendy began his career with Le Havre, who currently play in France's second tier. He moved to Marseille in 2013, where he made 101 appearances in three seasons and established himself as one of the best full-backs in France. He joined Monaco on a five-year deal last season, winning the Ligue 1 title in his sole season at the club, which also reached the Champions League semi-finals.
"Benjamin has all the qualities we are looking for in a full-back," City's director of football Txiki Begiristain said. "For such a young player, he has a wealth of top-level experience. He is undoubtedly one of the world's best full-backs, our number one target in this position." Mendy will join City, who are preparing for their second pre-season tour game against Real Madrid in Los Angeles.Please welcome @benmendy23 to Manchester City! #BlueMendy https://t.co/ZLY17WNdlS
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 24, 2017
All the @benmendy23 facts you need! #BlueMendy pic.twitter.com/ECMYJMrWzx— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 24, 2017
