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Official: Mendy signs contract extension with Cagliari

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Cagliari confirmed Paul Mendy's contract extension until June 2032, as reported by Football Italia. Mendy joined Cagliari from ASC Bambey in February 2025 and initially played for the U18s. He quickly rose through the ranks, scoring three goals in eight appearances for the U18s. Mendy made his senior debut at 19 on 20 March 2026.

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Cagliari confirmed Paul Mendy's contract extension until June 2032, as reported by Football Italia. Mendy joined Cagliari from ASC Bambey in February 2025 and initially played for the U18s. He quickly rose through the ranks, scoring three goals in eight appearances for the U18s. Mendy made his senior debut at 19 on 20 March 2026.

Mendy's performances earned him a place in the first-team squad, scoring twice in his first start against Atalanta on 27 April. He continued to score for the U20s, adding four goals and two assists during the final part of the season. Mendy was key in the Primavera 1 relegation play-out final, scoring once and providing two assists in a 3-0 victory.

This season, Mendy has become a mainstay of coach Fabio Pisacane's attack, featuring in all nine league matches. He scored in the away victory over Atalanta and provided an assist against Juventus. Cagliari described Mendy as a modern centre-forward with significant room for improvement and great potential to develop.

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Cagliari have confirmed Paul Mendy’s contract extension until June 2032. Cagliari striker Mendy has signed a contract extension with the Sardinians until June 2032. “Born on 13 January 2007 in Rufisque, a coastal city in western Senegal, the young striker joined Cagliari from ASC Bambey in February 2025. Initially featuring for the U18s, with whom he scored three goals in eight appearances, he enjoyed a rapid rise through the ranks, progressing ahead of schedule. “The following season, he was already making his mark with the U20s, scoring his first brace on 21 September in Sassuolo-Cagliari. Between December and January, he found the net in four consecutive matches (against Fiorentina, Frosinone, Parma and Roma), before scoring another brace, this time against Genoa, on 1 February.

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