Cagliari vs Inter Milan – Italy Midfield Star Reunites With Old Teammate Turned Coach | OneFootball

Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella will be reunited with an old friend in Saturday’s trip to Cagliari, as the Italian faces off against his old teammate turned head coach Fabio Pisacane.

As has been recalled by today’s edition of Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, the duo last worked together in 2019.

However, the reports also claim that Barella and Pisacane have stayed in touch and are still close today.

The pair were teammates in Sardinia and the Inter midfielder even went to support Pisacane’s Cagliari in last season’s Coppa Italia Primavera final.

Barella Reunites With Pisacane In Cagliari vs Inter Milan

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 25: Nicolo Barella #23 of FC Internazionale Milano looks on prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and CA River Plate at Lumen Field on June 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

The reports underline how Barella has remained loyal to his old club.

Barella was upset by criticism when he missed the funeral of iconic I Sardi forward Gigi Riva.

However, the Italian paid tribute to the iconic number nine privately instead.

Now, two old friends will face each other once again.