Photos of Issa Doumbia’s Sporting unveiling already out (photo) | OneFootball

Issa Doumbia will be unveiled this Friday as Sporting’s new signing, in an announcement that no longer comes as a surprise to anyone. The Italian midfielder has been in Lisbon since Wednesday night and, after completing all the usual formalities, is now preparing to be officially confirmed as a player for the Lions.

The Italy under-21 international signed a contract valid until 2031, in a deal that represents a significant investment by the SAD led by Frederico Varandas. Sporting agreed with Venezia to pay a fixed fee of €20 million, with a further €6 million possible in add-ons, split between €3 million tied to more achievable targets and another €3 million dependent on more demanding objectives.

While fans wait for the official announcement, images from the presentation campaign prepared by the club have already started circulating on social media. In the photos released, Doumbia appears next to the Tagus estuary, in a clear reference to his Italian roots.

One of the details drawing the most attention is the presence of a Vespa, the iconic Italian motorcycle brand, an element that will be part of the presentation of Sporting’s new signing and which promises to give a distinctive touch to the announcement prepared by the green-and-white hierarchy.

At 22, Doumbia arrives at Alvalade to strengthen a midfield undergoing major changes. Following the departures and expected reshuffling in that area, the Italian is seen as one of the key bets for Rui Borges’ project, joining Rodrigo Zalazar and Pedro Lima in the revamp of the middle of the park for the 2026/27 season.

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