Benjamin Mendy ’embarrassed’ by HMRC tax debt amid Manchester City talks over back pay
The IndependentSign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ex-Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy is “embarrassed” about a six-figure tax debt which he wants to pay “as quickly as possible”, the High Court has heard. Mr Mendy’s accountant, David Lumley, previously described the back pay as “in the order of nine to 10 million pounds gross”. “He is saying ‘I want to pay as quickly as I can, I realise that I am in difficulty’.” The barrister added: “This is perhaps, if not the last chance saloon, it is close to last orders at the last chance saloon.” The court was told that £277,000 had been paid to HMRC, though the department’s lawyer Megan Vanderhook said it had not yet been received. This is perhaps, if not the last chance saloon, it is close to last orders at the last chance saloon Louis Doyle KC The court also heard Mr Mendy’s house near Macclesfield, Cheshire, is being marketed by estate agent Savills for £5 million, with two offers made.