Manchester City have suspended defender, Benjamin Mendy following his arrest by police on Thursday.
The 27-year-old Frenchman is due to appear in court on Friday charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
Cheshire police said the charges relate to three complainants, over the age of 16, and are alleged to have happened between October last year and this month.
“Manchester City can confirm that following his being charged by police today, Benjamin Mendy has been suspended pending an investigation.
“The matter is subject to a legal process and the Club is therefore unable to make further comment until that process is complete,” a club statement read.
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The force added that the player has been taken into custody ahead of his appearance before the Chester Magistrates’ Court.
“Cheshire Constabulary and the Crown Prosecution Service would like to remind everyone that criminal proceedings against Mendy are live and that he has a right to a fair trial,” the force added.
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