Atalanta are being linked with a move for Venezia’s central midfielder Issa Doumbia, with the 22-year-old Italy and Cote d’Ivoire dual national reportedly on the Bergamo club’s radar ahead of the summer window.
Doumbia, who wears the number 8 shirt for Venezia, is currently valued at €8.00m, a figure expected to form the basis of any negotiations between the Serie A side and the Serie B club. The rumoured switch from Venezia to Atalanta has been noted on 20 April 2026, though the reported probability of the move remains unclear, listed simply as “?”.
The midfielder’s contract situation at Venezia has not been disclosed, with no recorded expiry date, leaving open the possibility that he could move later as a free agent if no new deal is agreed. For now, however, he remains on the books of the Venetian side, who compete in Italy’s second tier.
Born on 16 October 2003 in Treviglio, the 1.87m right-footed player operates primarily as a central midfielder. Doumbia holds both Italian and Ivorian nationality, a profile that could appeal to Atalanta as they continue to blend domestic talent with international options in their squad building.
Doumbia is part of a Venezia team listed in Serie B, and his emergence there has helped drive his estimated market value up to its current €8.00m mark. No recent specific match data, scorelines or individual performance figures are available in the latest dataset, but his continued presence in the Venezia first-team squad underlines his status as a key midfield option.
With the rumour still at an early stage and no fee, contract details or timeline agreed, the proposed transfer from Venezia to Atalanta remains speculative, yet a step up to Serie A would represent a significant milestone in Doumbia’s career and could shape his long-term reputation if the move ultimately materialises.
