Sporting are being linked with a move for Venezia central midfielder Issa Doumbia, with the 22-year-old Italian-Ivorian’s future in Serie B described as uncertain.
The Lisbon club are reportedly tracking Doumbia as they assess midfield options for next season, with his situation at Venezia under scrutiny given that his contract expiry date has not been made public. That lack of clarity has fuelled speculation that the player could be allowed to run down his deal and potentially become a free agent, despite Transfermarkt currently valuing him at €8.00m.
Born in Treviglio on 16 October 2003, Doumbia represents Venezia and wears the number 8 shirt, operating primarily as a central midfielder. Standing at 1.87m and right-footed, he fits the modern profile of a physically imposing but technically capable midfielder. He holds dual nationality with Italy and Côte d’Ivoire, adding a further layer of interest for clubs mindful of both domestic and international registration rules.
Doumbia has been part of a Venezia side competing in Serie B, where consistent performances in Italy’s second tier have drawn wider attention. While full appearance and goals data for the current campaign are not detailed in the latest transfer record, his presence in the squad has coincided with growing talk of a move to a top-flight European league such as Liga Portugal.
The latest update on the rumour, logged on 10 May 2026, lists the probability of a transfer as “?”, underlining that discussions remain speculative rather than advanced. No fee has been agreed and no indication has been given that personal terms are in place.
If a switch to Sporting were to materialise, it would mark a significant step up for Doumbia from Serie B to regular European contention in Portugal, a move that could define the trajectory of his career and elevate his reputation on a much larger stage.
