Sporting are being linked with a move for Venezia central midfielder Issa Doumbia, whose future in Serie B is uncertain amid suggestions he could become a free agent.
The 22-year-old, valued at €8.00m on Transfermarkt, is rumoured to be on Sporting’s radar as the Portuguese giants assess midfield options ahead of the new Liga Portugal campaign. Doumbia’s current deal at Venezia has not been publicly clarified, with no contract expiry date listed, fuelling talk that the Italian club could risk losing him for nothing if no agreement is reached.
Born in Treviglio on 16 October 2003, Doumbia holds dual nationality with Italy and Côte d’Ivoire and operates primarily as a central midfielder. Right-footed and standing at 1.87m, he has featured for Venezia in Serie B, wearing the number 8 shirt and developing a reputation as a modern box-to-box presence.
Venezia, currently competing in Italy’s second tier, face the prospect of significant interest in one of their more valuable assets, with Doumbia’s market value underlining the scale of any potential deal. The probability of the transfer remains officially listed as “?”, with no formal confirmation from either club.
In his most recent outing for Venezia in Serie B, Doumbia featured in their league programme this season, though full match-by-match data – including opponent, scoreline and individual statistics such as goals or assists – has not been made public in the available records. His performances there have nevertheless been sufficient to attract attention beyond Italy.
With Sporting regularly competing for domestic honours and European qualification, a successful move to Lisbon would represent a significant step up for the Venezia FC midfielder and could prove pivotal in shaping his long-term career trajectory and international prospects.
