Sporting are being linked with a move for Venezia central midfielder Issa Doumbia, with the Portuguese club monitoring the 22-year-old’s situation ahead of the summer window.
The Italian-born midfielder, who also holds Ivorian nationality, is currently valued at €8.00m and plays in Serie B for Venezia, where he wears the number 8 shirt. Transfer data from 14 April 2026 lists the rumour as a potential switch from Venezia to Sporting in Liga Portugal, with the probability of the move not yet defined and marked as “?”.
Doumbia’s contract details with Venezia have not been made public, and there is no listed expiry date, leaving open the possibility that he could become a free agent if his deal has quietly run down or remains unsigned beyond the current campaign. That uncertainty is likely to fuel speculation around a possible transfer, whether via a fee close to his market valuation or a free‑agent move if his contract situation allows.
Standing at 1.87m and predominantly right-footed, Doumbia operates as a central midfielder and has become part of Venezia’s first-team set-up in Italy’s second tier. Born in Treviglio on 16 October 2003, he represents Venezia at club level and is listed with dual nationalities – Italy and Côte d’Ivoire – adding to his appeal for clubs looking at both footballing potential and future international profile.
Recent data lists Venezia in Serie B, and Doumbia has been involved in their campaign as they push to re-establish themselves firmly in the upper reaches of Italian football. While specific match performance details, including scores and opponents, are not provided in the latest dataset, Doumbia’s growing role in midfield has coincided with his rise in market value to €8.00m.
With Sporting routinely targeting emerging talents from across Europe, the Lisbon club’s reported interest underlines Doumbia’s reputation as a developing midfielder. If a move does materialise, whether via transfer fee or free‑agent status, it could mark a significant step in his career and offer a platform to enhance both his standing in European football and his long-term potential at the top level.
