The report says Mendy sold his 2018 World Cup trophy replica at auction for £46,270, with the item described as damaged and accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity. On its own, that would be an eye-catching story. In context, it feels like something more.
For a player once associated with football’s biggest stages, the sale appears to underline how dramatically his circumstances have shifted - professionally, financially and publicly.
According to the report, Mendy is now living in Szczecin and playing a modest role for Pogon Szczecin, having made 12 appearances across all competitions last season. The same update says his current pay is a fraction of what he earned during his time at Manchester City.
Jurys’ second observation was just as revealing: “Ele não joga muito, então o clube o utiliza de diferentes formas fora de campo.” That suggests a player whose value is no longer tied only to the starting XI. Reports say he has also been involved in community work and acts as a support figure for younger players.
The report says Mendy’s long legal battle had a major impact on his finances, including attempts to avoid bankruptcy during that period. It also says he later won a legal dispute over unpaid wages from Manchester City, receiving a significant sum.
That does not erase the upheaval. It only explains why this current chapter looks so restrained.
What comes next is the intriguing part: whether Mendy can still shape a meaningful on-pitch role at Pogon Szczecin, or whether his story now belongs more to football’s margins than its spotlight.