Chelsea have confirmed the departure of Edouard Mendy with a classy statement paying tribute to the goalkeeper.
The 31-year-old has completed a move to Saudi Arabian Al-Ahli for a reported £16 million. The 2022/23 campaign was a difficult one for Mendy, with his minutes limited, but he played a significant role in the Blues' Champions League triumph two years ago.
As part of the statement announcing his exit, Chelsea acknowledged his accomplishments and mentioned the type of character he was. The lower part of the statement read: "Having started his career in the lower tiers of French football – and even spending several months without a club – Mendy rose to the pinnacle of European football with Chelsea.
