Nicola PintusNicola Pintus is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for the Serie A club Cagliari.Club careerPintus joined the youth academy of Cagliari at the age of 5 and worked his way up their youth categories. On 22 June 2023, he signed his first contract with Cagliari until 2027. He made his senior debut with Cagliari in a 3–0 Serie A win over Venezia FC on 18 May 2025. On 9 September 2025, he extended his professional contract with Cagliari until 2029.