Issa Doumbia, a 22-year-old midfielder from Venezia, is attracting interest from top Italian clubs including Inter, Milan, and Napoli, as well as foreign teams. His standout performances in Serie B have made him one of the league's most sought-after talents.
Inter, Milan & Napoli set to do battle for Venezia talent Doumbia
Inter, Milan & Napoli set to do battle for Venezia talent Doumbia
Issa Doumbia has emerged as one of Serie Bās most coveted players this season, with Inter, Milan, Napoli and Roma all understood to be monitoring the Venezia midfielder, though 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, numbers that, while modest, understate the quality and dynamism he has shown in midfield this season.
VERONA, ITALY ā NOVEMBER 23: Piero Ausilio of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between Verona and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 23, 2024 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Sporting keen on Doumbia as Inter, Napoli & Milan wait in wings
His profile is attractive to clubs for multiple reasons beyond pure football, as noted by TuttoMercatoWeb.
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, who according to Portuguese newspaper Record 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.
Q&A
Which clubs are interested in signing Issa Doumbia from Venezia?
Inter, Milan, Napoli, and Roma are among the Italian clubs monitoring Issa Doumbia, along with interest from foreign teams.
What position does Issa Doumbia play and how old is he?
Issa Doumbia is a midfielder and he is 22 years old.
What has contributed to Issa Doumbia's rise in popularity this season?
Doumbia's impressive performances for Venezia in Serie B, along with his prior form at AlbinoLeffe, have significantly raised his profile among top clubs.
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