Roberto Mancini to be at Alvalade to watch Sporting star in action | OneFootball

Roberto Mancini is preparing a trip to Lisbon to closely follow the performance of Sporting’s latest signing in the Champions League. The Italian national team manager will be in the stands at the José Alvalade Stadium to watch Issa Doumbia in the clash against Galatasaray.

The 22-year-old midfielder is set to make his absolute debut in the biggest club competition in the world wearing the green and white shirt. The Italian footballer has earned a regular starting spot in the team coached by Rui Borges, starting in the first five matches played this season.

Sporting invested €20.5 million, plus €6 million in add-ons, to secure the signing of the promising midfielder from Venezia. Doumbia shone last season in Italy by winning the second division title, immediately drawing the attention of the officials at the Lions club.

Roberto Mancini’s return to the helm of the Italian national team prompted the close monitoring of Alvalade’s young talent. The manager is considering calling up Sporting’s midfielder for the upcoming Nations League matches against Belgium, Turkey and France during the next international break.

. The young Sporting star will have a golden opportunity to showcase all his quality under Mancini’s watchful eye in the stands.

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