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Benjamin Mendy Transfer to Pogoń Szczecin
Krzysztof Marciniak wrote that Benjamin Mendy's contract is structured so that a significant part of his salary depends on the number of minutes played. Tan Kesler explained in Canal+ Sport that Mendy has a 3-4 week preparation period and is expected to be ready after the international break.
Benjamin Mendy joined Pogoń Szczecin on a free transfer, with initial reports suggesting an annual salary around or exceeding one million euros. However, Szymon Janczyk from Weszlo.com reported that even with bonuses, the amount would be less. Piotr Wołosik also stated that million-dollar earnings have little to do with reality. Wołosik said that at least five Pogoń Szczecin players earn more than Mendy and suggested that if this information leaked from the club, someone may have wanted to show off. He also said a friend told him that 20 players at Legia earn more. To illustrate the salary, Wołosik cited Patryk Kun's earnings at Legia of 120,000 zlotys per month, stating that Mendy does not even earn that much at Pogoń.
Benjamin Mendy has been registered to participate in Ekstraklasa competitions.
Tan Kesler stated that the process of bringing the French player to Pogon Szczecin took over a month. According to Tan Kesler, before joining the club, the player rejected at least two offers from Turkish clubs and probably one from a club in Saudi Arabia.
The transfer of Benjamin Mendy to Pogon Szczecin is described as a marketing move, and there are no plans to build the team around him due to his sporting deficits. Piotr Wołosik reported in the 'Ofensywni' program that if Mendy is ready to play, it will be after the upcoming international break, possibly in November, as he is currently not in good physical condition.
According to Mateusz Borek in Kanale Sportowym, there was internal disagreement about the signing of Benjamin Mendy, with Robert Kolendowicz reportedly not being an enthusiast of bringing in the former Manchester City player. The transfer is also suggested to have a marketing motive, aiming to attract even bigger names in the winter window.
There is mention of marketing interest in Benjamin Mendy's transfer to Pogon Szczecin, and Mateusz Borek commented on the high salary the player will earn compared to other players like Kamil Grosicki.
According to Sport.pl, Benjamin Mendy's transfer to Pogon Szczecin was officially announced on Tuesday, September 16. Club owner Alex Haditaghi described the transfer as being more than just a contract signing, calling it a manifesto and an important moment for Polish football.
Sport.pl reports that Pogon Szczecin confirmed the transfer of Benjamin Mendy at 19:48 via a welcome video and an official statement. Mendy has signed a one-year contract with an option to extend for an additional year.
Benjamin Mendy, a 2018 World Cup winner, has been officially presented as a new player for Pogon Szczecin, signing a contract until the end of the 2025/2026 season with an option to extend. Although the Polish transfer window has ended, clubs can still sign free agents. Mendy was previously cleared of criminal charges and received compensation of 11 million pounds from Manchester City for unpaid wages. Recent attempts to resume his career at FC Lorient and FC Zürich ended unsuccessfully, and Pogon Szczecin expressed their ambition in completing the signing.
French media outlet L'Equipe and Polish sources confirm Benjamin Mendy's transfer to Pogon Szczecin is close to completion, and he is expected to join the Polish club in the coming days. The 2018 World Cup winner is set to earn one million euros per season in Szczecin.
Benjamin Mendy, a 31-year-old defender and former player of AS Monaco and Manchester City, will join Pogon Szczecin on a free transfer. Fabrizio Romano announced the transfer, which is considered one of the biggest moves in recent years in the Ekstraklasa.
Benjamin Mendy is finalizing a transfer to Pogoń Szczecin, with his move being mentioned in discussions regarding the top salaries in the Ekstraklasa, alongside players such as Mikael Ishak of Lech Poznań and Rúben Vinagre of Legia Warszawa.
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