Wissam Ben Yedder made a radical decision for his career

On May 19, Wissam Ben Yedder played his last official match in the AS Monaco jersey. It was during the 4-0 victory against FC Nantes in Ligue 1. The Frenchman opened the scoring for his team and finished the 2023-24 season with a record of 20 goals and two assists. decisive goals in 34 appearances in all competitions. His last in the Monegasque jersey since he was at the end of his contract and the Principality club decided not to continue the adventure with him. It must be said that Football is far from being WBY's priority concern in recent months.

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Indeed, the attacker faces justice, he who is involved in several cases. Yesterday, he was also found guilty of sexual assault while drunk by the Nice court. He was given a two-year suspended prison sentence. He will also have to pay the sum of 6,500 euros to the complainant and receive treatment. But the former Toulouse Football Club, who was not physically present yesterday during the verdict, decided to appeal, as his two lawyers, Me Hasna Louzé and Me Marie Roumiantseva, indicated.

Ben Yedder wants to find a club

« Although he has the greatest respect for the judicial decisions of the French courts, he nevertheless contests the legal classification of sexual assault retained by the court », They indicated in a press release sent to the daily newspaper. In addition to this case, Wissam Ben Yedder will also have to explain himself to the courts at the end of the year concerning the accusations of psychological violence against his wife as part of the divorce proceedings which have been launched. He was also indicted a few months ago following another case of sexual assault and rape dating from 2023.

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Ben Yedder, who admitted in October to having alcohol addiction problems, then followed a two-week detoxification treatment at Nice University Hospital, explains The Teamthis Wednesday. Since October 20, he has started a long fitness program in a specialized center. The sports daily explains that he is still far from reaching his maximum capacities. He must continue his work until the end of 2024, his ambition and objective being to find a club. Indeed, the 34-year-old player, who is free, wishes to return to service in the coming months. A choice that may surprise. It remains to be seen whether a club will be willing to bet on him because of his problems with the law…