Back to the Manchester City Newsfeed

From winding up Manchester City team-mates to banter with the police over his Nandos parking fine: How Benjamin Mendy became football's new king of social media

When Manchester City splashed an eye-watering £52million to sign Benjamin Mendy in the summer, they didn't just get a full-back who can rampage up and down the wing.

They didn't just become the side to have sent their summer spending soaring past £200million thanks to a record fee for a defender, either.

What they did get, thrown in for free alongside all of that, was a squad member who seems to enjoy himself quite a lot away from the pitch.

Benjamin Mendy has made a huge impact since joining Man City from Monaco for u00a352m
Benjamin Mendy has made a huge impact since joining Man City from Monaco for £52m
His team-mates have taken him to their hearts already despite his short time at the club
His team-mates have taken him to their hearts already despite his short time at the club
Although he is loved by many, one of his tweets caught the attention of Steven Gerrard
Although he is loved by many, one of his tweets caught the attention of Steven Gerrard

Mendy has been something of a social media revelation since arriving at City, regularly engaging with fans while making them laugh at the same time.