Defender Benjamin Mendy signs for Lorient after being cleared of rape

Mendy left Manchester City last month at the expiration of his contract, having not played for the Premier League and Champions League winners since 2021

ON THE MOVE: Benjamin Mendy leaves Chester Crown Court last week having been found not guilty of one count rape and one of attempted rape. Pic: Peter Powell/PA Wire

Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has signed a two-year deal with French club Lorient, five days after being cleared of rape.

Mendy left City last month at the expiration of his contract, having not played for the Premier League and Champions League winners since 2021.