The report says Mendy received the replica after France won the tournament in Russia, where he made one appearance as a substitute. The trophy had a crack at its base and visible wear, but its signed certificate established its connection to the former Manchester City defender.
The 38 bids suggest that the item’s history and authentication mattered to buyers despite its condition. Its final price turns a memento of France’s triumph into a notable sale-and a reminder that trophies handed to players can carry a value well beyond their original purpose.
The sale comes against a backdrop of reported financial strain. The report contrasts a £500,000-a-month City contract with earnings of £10,000 every four weeks at Polish club Pogon Szczecin. It also says Mendy sold property, cars and watches at losses exceeding £1 million during a lengthy legal process.
Mendy’s legal history requires care. The report says he was cleared of eight counts of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault in July 2023. It also says he later won a case against City over unpaid wages, after the club withheld pay for 17 months while he faced charges; Mendy had sought more than £11 million.
The auction provides one measurable snapshot of Mendy’s changing circumstances, but it does not resolve the wider questions around his finances or career. The next storyline to watch is whether his football life in Poland can move back to the foreground.