Cagliari extend Paul Mendy's contract to 2032

Cagliari have officially announced that the contract of striker Paul Mendy has been extended. The new agreement will keep the player at the club until 30 June 2032. The young striker, born on 13 January 2007 in Rufisque, in western Senegal, joined Cagliari from ASC Bambey in February 2025.

In the youth system, Mendy stood out by scoring three goals in eight matches for the U18 team. He then quickly came to the fore with the U20 team. He scored two goals against Sassuolo and found the net in consecutive games in December and January against Fiorentina, Frosinone, Parma and Roma. He continued his form on 1 February with another two-goal performance against Genoa.

The young forward made his first-team debut against Napoli on 20 March 2026, at the age of 19. On 27 April, he started a match for the first time in the starting XI and scored twice within eight minutes. He was decisive in the team that beat Atalanta 3-2 at the Unipol Domus. He also scored one goal and provided two assists in the Primavera 1 play-out final, a 3-0 win in Naples.

Mendy has played in every league match this season. He celebrated a goal in the away win over Atalanta, a 2-1 victory. He assisted Daniel Maldini's goal in the draw with Juventus. He also got on the scoresheet in the Coppa Italia against Hellas Verona.

Under head coach Fabio Pisacane, Mendy has become an indispensable member of the attack. With his physical strength, pace and technique, he has the profile of a modern centre forward. The club stressed that the player can carry the attack on his own and can also run in behind and advance the ball with his feet. Cagliari believe this developing young talent is one of the most exciting names in Serie A.