Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy has admitted breaking coronavirus rules by throwing a New Year s Eve dinner party for people outside his household.
The French defender last night apologised and accepted he had flouted lockdown restrictions by inviting two friends and a chef to his £5million mansion to see in 2021.
The club is investigating the breach - which came just three days after a Covid-19 outbreak put paid to their fixture against Everton.
A spokesperson for Mendy, 26, said: Benjamin and his partner allowed a chef and two friends of his partner to attend his property for a dinner party on New Years Eve.
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Nearly 50, not out: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
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PEP GUARDIOLA HAS revealed he is contemplating staying on in management much longer than he originally anticipated.
The Manchester City boss, who turns 50 this month, has previously said he was not planning a long career as he has other interests in life he wishes to pursue.
Manchester City can confirm that Eric Garcia and one member of staff have tested positive for Covid-19, a statement on the club s website read. Both personnel will now observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK government protocol on quarantine. Everyone at the club wishes our colleagues a speedy recovery ahead of their return to work, training and competition.
NEWS | Manchester City can confirm that Eric Garcia and one member of staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
Garcia, 19, has made three Premier League appearances this season - starting two - while he has featured a further three times in the Champions League.