"Doumbia has already made waves with the Italian youth national teams too, with the 22-year-old being called up to the U21 squad twice already. He has made three appearances, including one in the draw against Spain at the U21 European Championships in June 2025."
"Doumbia himself described the call as a dream, literally, since he was asleep at the time: 'When I received the call informing me of the call-up, I was asleep. I thought it was a joke, then obviously I realised it wasn't.'"
"His role model has always been Paul Pogba, as he revealed: 'My father instilled in me the idea of football as a reference, but I take inspiration from Pogba. Physical strength and running are my strengths, and if I had to choose an ideal role, I'd say right midfielder in a three-man midfield.'"
Issa Doumbia is gaining attention from AC Milan and other top clubs after a strong season at Venezia, where he has made 34 appearances, scoring eight goals and providing five assists. His versatility allows him to play various midfield roles effectively. Doumbia has also been called up to the Italian U21 national team, where he has made three appearances. His role model is Paul Pogba, and he aims to emulate his physicality and skill on the field. Doumbia is a key target for Sporting CP as well.
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