Sporting's big-money signing has cleared final hurdle before signing | OneFootball

Issa Doumbia is just a small step away from being officially confirmed as a Sporting signing. The Italian midfielder, who arrived in Lisbon on Wednesday night, completed all the necessary procedures yesterday to finalize his transfer to Alvalade.

The Italy Under-21 international underwent the usual medical examinations without any physical issues being detected and also settled the final contractual details with Sporting’s SAD. With every step now completed, Doumbia is free to be officially presented as a Sporting player, something that could happen as early as this Friday.

As such, the midfielder is preparing to become the third confirmed signing for Rui Borges’ 2026/27 squad, following Rodrigo Zalazar and Pedro Lima. The Uruguay international has already been announced by the Lions, although his official presentation has been reserved until after the World Cup, while the former AVS player was unveiled to the fans this Thursday.

Issa Doumbia will sign a contract valid for the next five seasons and will be protected by an €80 million release clause. To secure the midfielder, Sporting agreed to pay Venezia €20 million, with the deal potentially rising to €26 million depending on the achievement of objectives, with €3 million considered more easily attainable.

Doumbia’s arrival strengthens what had been Sporting’s main focus at the start of the transfer window: midfield. The department will undergo major changes due to Hidemasa Morita’s departure and the increasingly likely transfer of Morten Hjulmand, one of the squad’s most highly valued players.

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