Dinis Pinto joins Eldense on loan from Napoli

Eldense have strengthened their attack with Dinis Rodrigues Pinto de Magalhaes, a Portuguese striker arriving on loan from Napoli, as MARCA reports. The 21-year-old moves to Elda with the aim of getting minutes and building his game week by week.

The deal is set to run until June 2027, meaning the forward will stay with the club for the long term of the arrangement. The article also notes that he heads to Spain after signing for Napoli this summer, following a short spell in Switzerland.

A loan with Elda as the destination

According to MARCA, Pinto comes from the Sion in Switzerland, where he struggled for first-team opportunities before joining Napoli. His path began at Braga, where he played until the under-23 level, before taking a step to Peñafiel.

On the international stage, the piece adds that he represented Portugal at youth levels, reinforcing his profile as a player with projection.

Shirt number 29 and striker profile

Eldense have assigned him number 29. MARCA describes him as a left-footed striker with a strong physique: despite his height, he’s mobile, can hold the ball with his back to goal in the box, and help the team connect play in the final third.