Issa Doumbia, a 22-year-old midfielder for Venezia, has become one of Serie B’s most sought-after players. Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Napoli are all reportedly monitoring the young talent, though they face competition from clubs outside of Italy for his signature.
The Italy Under-21 international has impressed with his performances for Venezia, building on his previous form at AlbinoLeffe. Across his career, he has made 82 appearances and scored four goals for the Bergamo club, and 59 appearances with eight goals for Venezia. While these numbers might seem modest, they don’t fully reflect the quality and dynamism he has showcased in midfield this season.
Doumbia’s appeal extends beyond his on-field abilities. Born in 2003, he qualifies as a homegrown player under Italian regulations, making him a cost-effective and valuable asset for Serie A clubs looking to meet squad list requirements. His contract with Venezia runs until June 2029, giving the club a strong negotiating position. This leverage could increase further if Venezia secures promotion to the top flight, inevitably raising his market value.
Adding an element of urgency to any potential transfer is the interest from Sporting CP. According to Portuguese newspaper Record, Sporting is considering Doumbia as a potential replacement for Hidemasa Morita if the Japanese international departs this summer. With the allure of Champions League football in Lisbon, the Portuguese club presents a significant rival to the Italian suitors.
The message to Inter, Milan, and Napoli is clear: they must act swiftly to secure Doumbia’s signature before they risk missing out on this promising talent.
English Translation:
Issa Doumbia, a 22-year-old midfielder for Venezia, has emerged as one of Serie B’s most coveted players. Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Napoli are understood to be monitoring the midfielder, but Italian clubs face competition from abroad in the race to sign the 22-year-old.
The Italy Under-21 international has caught the eye with a series of impressive performances for Venezia, building on the form he showed during his time at AlbinoLeffe. Across his career, he has accumulated 82 appearances and four goals with the Bergamo club, and 59 outings and eight goals with Venezia. While these numbers are modest, they understate the quality and dynamism he has shown in midfield this season.
Doumbia’s profile is attractive to clubs for multiple reasons beyond pure football. Born in 2003, Doumbia qualifies as a homegrown player under Italian regulations, making him a cost-effective and practically valuable signing for Serie A clubs navigating squad list requirements. His contract runs until June 2029, giving Venezia a strong negotiating position, one they would look to strengthen further if the club secures promotion to the top flight, which would inevitably push his valuation higher.
Adding urgency to any potential deal is the interest from Sporting CP. According to Portuguese newspaper Record, they are considering Doumbia as a potential replacement for Hidemasa Morita should the Japanese international depart this summer. With Champions League football on offer in Lisbon, the Portuguese giants represent a serious rival for the Italian clubs.
The message for Inter, Milan, and Napoli is clear: move quickly or risk missing out.
