Marseille´s Mendy makes Monaco move

Benjamin Mendy has signed a five-year contract with Monaco after opting to leave Marseille.

The 21-year-old, who spent three years at the Stade Velodrome, started his career with Le Havre and has represented France at every age group up to the under-21s.

“I am very proud to get involved with AS Monaco,” Mendy told the club’s official website. “It’s a new challenge for me. I hope to progress…with this great club.”

Mendy made 24 Ligue 1 appearances for Marseille last season, scoring once, as they finished 13th.

Leonardo Jardim’s Monaco took third to secure a spot in the third qualifying round for the Champions League.

Benjamin Mendy s’engage pour 5 saisons avec l’@AS_Monaco ! #WelcomeMendy

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— AS MONACO (@AS_Monaco) June 22, 2016