Cagliari in mourning: Ignazio ‘Ninnino’ Orrù died.

Cagliari in mourning: è died Ignazio 'Ninnino' Orrù

At the age of 84, Ignazio 'Ninnino' Orrù former Cagliari president, died. This is the condolences of the Sardinian club: "Cagliari Calcio mourns the passing of Ignazio 'Ninnino' Orrù, president of the club in the 1991-92 season. Together with his brother Tonino, who led the club in the late '80s and early '90s, he was among the architects of the club’s rebirth, which was brought from C to A with a historic double promotion, and then to permanence in the top division. A far-sighted manager, outspoken and loyal man. All of Cagliari Calcio with President Tommaso Giulini warmly embraces Ninnino’s loved ones and the entire Orrù" family.

The Orrù family had taken over Il Cagliari after the Sardinian club risked bankruptcy and was the protagonist of the heroic climb from Serie C to A with the team then coached by Claudio Ranieri.