 He made his debut on 26 April against Deportivo de La Coruña in a 0–2 away loss; his second match also ended in defeat, as RCD Mallorca came up from behind 0–2 to win it 3–2 at the Camp Nou.On 30 May 2008, Barcelona signed Pinto on a permanent deal for two years and €500,000.During his first full season he was first-choice in the Copa del Rey which was won, including the final against Athletic Bilbao.