Sporting are reportedly monitoring Venezia central midfielder Issa Doumbia, with the Portuguese club weighing up a move for the €8.00m-rated youngster.
The 22-year-old, who plays in Serie B for Venezia, has emerged as a potential target for the Liga Portugal side, according to transfer data logged on 20 May 2026. The move remains at rumour stage, with the reported probability of any deal currently listed as “?”, underlining that discussions are yet to advance.
Doumbia, born on 16 October 2003 in Treviglio, stands at 1.87m and operates primarily as a central midfielder. A right-footed player, he wears the number 8 shirt for Venezia and is regarded as a modern box-to-box option. He holds dual nationality, representing both Italy and Côte d’Ivoire, which could make him an attractive long-term project for any club seeking versatility in midfield.
Transfermarkt currently values Doumbia at €8.00m, a figure likely to shape any negotiations should Sporting decide to firm up their interest. With no publicly listed contract expiry date at Venezia, there is still uncertainty around whether he could run down his deal in future and become a potential free agent, or whether the Italian club will look to secure a fee if interest intensifies.
Venezia are competing in Serie B, and Doumbia’s development in Italy’s second tier has drawn increasing attention. Recent data does not provide specific match-by-match statistics, such as opponents, dates, scorelines or individual performance details, but his continued presence in the Venezia midfield has helped elevate his profile.
If Sporting do move decisively for Doumbia, a switch from Serie B to Liga Portugal would represent a significant next step, offering the dual-national midfielder a platform in European competition and a stage on which to further enhance his reputation.
