![(FILES) This file photo taken on August 03, 2016 shows Monaco's Benjamin Mendy kicking the ball during the Champions League third qualifying football match between Monaco and Fenerbahce on August 3, 2016, at the Louis II stadium in Monaco.
Monaco's French full-back Benjamin Mendy has signed a five-year contract with Manchester City, the Premier League club announced on July 24, 2017. The 23-year-old, who joined Monaco from Marseille last summer, has agreed a deal with City reported to be worth a record £52 million (58 million euros) for a defender.
/ AFP PHOTO / Jean-Christophe MAGNENET](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/5TKOCH3WDNX5ZVBUIEDKWTJRKY.jpg?smart=true&auth=4028df4b19606807ee9138287cd3466add3e7297bdf8d9588c1b8dbd1ff0b3db&width=400&height=225)
Benjamin Mendy has joined Manchester City on a five-year deal. Jean-Christophe Magnenet / AFP
Benjamin Mendy has joined Manchester City on a five-year deal. Jean-Christophe Magnenet / AFP
Benjamin Mendy 'absolutely delighted' after completing move to Manchester City
France full-back joins from Monaco on a five-year contract and will fill the vacancy left by Aleksandr Kolarov.