Benfica are being linked with a summer move for Venezia central midfielder Issa Doumbia, with the 22-year-old Italian-Ivorian valued at €8.00m.
Doumbia, who plays in Serie B for Venezia and wears the number 8 shirt, is attracting attention after emerging as one of the club’s promising central midfielders. The move, reported on 10 May 2026, remains at rumour stage, with the probability of a deal currently listed as “?” and no details yet on a potential fee or contract length.
The Treviglio-born midfielder, standing at 1.87m and predominantly right-footed, fits the profile of a modern box-to-box option and would add physical presence and technical balance in the centre of the pitch for the Portuguese side. His current estimated market value of €8.00m provides a reference point for negotiations should Benfica decide to formalise their interest.
Doumbia’s contractual situation at Venezia is unclear, with no public information on the length or expiry of his deal. That uncertainty has fuelled speculation that he could become available at a reduced price in the next window, or potentially move on as a free agent in future if his contract is running down.
Eligible for both Italy and Côte d’Ivoire, Doumbia’s dual nationality could also make him an attractive long-term project for a club used to developing and selling on talent. He is listed primarily as a central midfielder for Venezia FC, competing in Serie B, and has been part of their squad through the current campaign.
No specific recent match details have been disclosed in the data, but his growing profile in Italy’s second tier is underpinning the current speculation. If a transfer to Liga Portugal materialises, the step up to Benfica would represent the most significant move of his career and could help shape his reputation on the European stage, potentially opening the door to senior international recognition.
