"Who Will Help Him Heal?" Memphis Depay's Passionate Plea After Benjamin Mendy Is Found Not Guilty

• Benjamin Mendy was cleared of all assault charges on Friday, July 14
• The former Manchester City star was in tears as the “not guilty” verdict was read out at at Chester Crown Court
• Former Manchester United star Memphis Depay issued a scathing statement asking for protection of professional footballers after the verdict

Memphis Depay sent out an interesting message on social media after former Manchester City left back Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty of all charges against him.

After a two and a half year court battle, Mendy was found not guilty by a jury of six men and six women at the Chester Crown Court.

He was initially accused of attempting to have his way with a 24-year old woman at his home two years ago.

The embattled star also faced charges of assaulting another woman, 29, but was cleared of all charges at an earlier trial in January.

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As reported on Sports Brief, Mendy uttered the word “Alhamdullilahi”, in his first public sentiments since he was found not guilty, with his former France teammate Paul Pogba publicly showing his support.

Through his lawyers, the 2018 World Cup winner also issued a statement that read, as per Tribal Football:

"It has been almost three years since the police started investigating this matter," the statement read. "Mr Mendy has tried to remain strong but the process has, inevitably had a serious impact on him.

"He thanks everyone who has supported him throughout this ordeal and now asks for privacy so he can begin rebuilding his life."

Depay’s statement

Memphis Depay became the latest to also publicly show support to Mendy, although the winger’s statement on social media also had several other contentious issues which he sought to raise.

“All cases dismissed. So what are we doing now? Who is going to help this brother heal?” His statement read.

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“I’ve never touched on this subject because I didn’t know all the details, but I’ve spoken to him once true FaceTime while behind bars and faced him on the pitch a couple times.. I didn’t see any evil in the man.”

“We can’t accept this to happen to us as athletes.”

A number of football stars, including Antonio Rudiger and Jack Grealish commented on Depay's scathing statement as they seemed to concur with the Dutch international's sentiments.

Mendy is currently without a club, as his contract with Manchester City ran out at the end of June.

Pogba facetimes Mendy

Sports Brief also reported on how Paul Pogba facetimed Benjamin Mendy after the left back won his court case.

The Juventus star reached out to his friend via Facetime and it was pleasing to see he was all smiles during the conversation. The former Manchester United midfielder shared the screenshot on Instagram with a powerful caption.

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It remains to be seen what the 28-year-old's next steps would be. He is a free agent after the expiration of his contract at Premier League champions Manchester City.