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Issa Doumbia is having a special week after being called up for the first time to Italy’s senior national team. The Sporting midfielder has now seen the progress he has shown in recent times highlighted by Antonio Obbedio, sporting director of Venezia.

Speaking to ‘Mediaset’, the official from the player’s former club emphasized the transformation undergone by the 'number 77'. “Doumbia has become a modern midfielder, who operates all over the pitch; he was a player who lacked finishing, and now he also finishes and scores goals,” he said.

The Italy international joined Sporting in the last summer transfer window, precisely from Venezia, and quickly took on an important role in Rui Borges’ options for Sporting’s midfield, forming a partnership with Sergi Altimira.

Issa Doumbia, in which he recorded one assist. The player is still in the process of adapting to the demands and ideas of the green-and-white coaching staff.

Sporting Sporting tied Issa Doumbia down until 2031, with a release clause set at 80 million euros. Little by little, the midfielder is taking on a bigger role at Alvalade and has now reached the international level with Italy’s senior national team.

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