Sporting are being linked with a move for Venezia central midfielder Issa Doumbia, with the 22-year-old Italy and Côte d’Ivoire prospect reportedly on the Portuguese club’s radar.
The Venezia number eight, listed with a market value of €8.00m, is the subject of fresh transfer speculation after reports in Italy and Portugal connected him with a summer switch from Serie B to Liga Portugal side Sporting. The probability of a deal has not been formally rated and remains unclear, with Transfermarkt marking the move only with a “?” at this stage.
Doumbia, born on 16 October 2003 in Treviglio, stands at 1.87m and operates primarily as a central midfielder, favouring his right foot. He is registered with dual nationality – Italy and Côte d’Ivoire – adding to his appeal for clubs seeking players who could represent more than one national team pathway in the future.
The midfielder is currently contracted to Venezia, though publicly available data does not specify when his deal was signed or when it is due to expire, leaving open the possibility that he could move as a free agent if his contract situation is running down. For now, however, there is no confirmation that his contract has expired or that he is available without a transfer fee.
Doumbia has been a regular part of Venezia’s squad in Serie B, with his performances contributing to the club’s push in Italy’s second tier. Detailed figures on his most recent matches – including opponents, dates, scorelines and individual contributions – have not been disclosed in the latest data, but his valuation suggests he is regarded as a significant asset within the squad.
Should a transfer materialise, a move from Venezia to Sporting could mark a major step in Doumbia’s career trajectory, giving the young midfielder a European platform on which to enhance his reputation and fully test his potential.
