Issa Doumbia lands in Lisbon to sign for Sporting, first words (video) | OneFootball

Issa Doumbia is already in Lisbon to become a Sporting signing. The Venezia midfielder landed in the Portuguese capital on Wednesday night and is expected to undergo medical tests in the coming hours before signing a contract with the Lions.

As had already been reported, the Italy U21 international will strengthen Rui Borges’ midfield, following Rodrigo Zalazar as another major investment by Sporting’s SAD for 2026/27 and becoming another official signing.

Sporting will invest a fixed €20 million in the player’s signing, according to information from journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. On top of the base fee, there are also €3 million in bonuses tied to more attainable objectives, plus another €3 million dependent on harder-to-reach targets.

In total, the deal could reach €26 million, making Issa Doumbia one of the most expensive signings in the recent history of the Alvalade club. Adding the roughly €30 million invested in Rodrigo Zalazar, the Lions have already gone beyond the €50 million mark spent on reinforcements since the end of the season.

The 22-year-old midfielder is expected to sign a deal valid until 2031, protected by a release clause in the region of €80 million. The official announcement could come in the next few days. Upon arriving at Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, Issa DoumbiaSporting

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