Benfica or Sporting? Issa Doumbia has chosen where he wants to play | OneFootball

Benfica have already taken the first step in the move for Issa Doumbia, having opened negotiations with Venezia. The two parties recently met to discuss a possible deal, with the Italians making it clear they will only consider negotiating the midfielder from 15 million euros upwards.

Benfica’s interest has already been made known to the player, who reacted positively to the possibility of moving to the Luz. Also being tracked by Sporting, the player is open to a move to Portugal and sought to gather information about the Club.

Despite the enthusiasm, the midfielder’s future is still not decided. At 22, the player believes it may be the right time to take a new step in his career, although he is not willing to force an exit from Venezia, the club with which he has a long-term contract and which recently returned to Serie A.

On the Italian side, the stance is firm: in addition to the high fee being demanded, no loan deal is on the table. With several clubs keeping an eye on him and a stable financial situation, Venezia feel no need to sell, which points to demanding negotiations for the Eagles.

This season, playing for Venezia, Issa Doumbia – valued at 8 million euros – has made 37 appearances. In total, across the 3,099 minutes he has been on the pitch, the midfielder has scored nine goals and provided five assists.

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