"Calciomercato.com report that Issa Doumbia is on Milan's radar. He has played as the central lynchpin in the 3-5-2 formation used by Giovanni Stroppa, but despite this he has racked up eight goals and five assists. He has a contract expiring in 2029, but he's in the sights of at least five top clubs."
"Doumbia is a player who - thanks to excellent technique and a strong physique - can easily fill any midfield role. He can operate either in his current deeper-lying role, as a box-to-box player or even as a physical playmaker behind the strikers."
"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.""
"After winter interest from clubs like Club Brugge and Paris FC, Doumbia has now found himself in the sights of even bigger clubs. In Serie A, Inter, Milan, Roma and Napoli are interested, but in Portugal Benfica (ready to offer €15m plus bonuses) and Sporting CP are keen."
Milan are linked with midfield targets ahead of 2026-27, including Issa Doumbia. Doumbia has been a central lynchpin in a 3-5-2 system, contributing eight goals and five assists. His contract runs until 2029, yet at least five top clubs are interested. He can play multiple midfield roles, including deeper-lying, box-to-box, or as a physical playmaker behind strikers. His strengths are physical strength and running, and he cites Paul Pogba as a role model. Interest has expanded from winter links with Club Brugge and Paris FC to clubs across Europe, including Inter, Milan, Roma, Napoli, Benfica, and Sporting CP, with Benfica reportedly ready to offer €15m plus bonuses.
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