Sporting sign Doumbia from Venezia after Jamor loss

Sporting CP have completed the signing of Doumbia from Italian Serie B club Venezia. The transfer follows the earlier arrival of Zalazar and comes as Sporting's SAD intensifies activity in the market. Sporting's recent failure was amplified by a scandalous defeat at Jamor. The loss prompted the club to act decisively in the transfer window. FC Porto celebrated a title win that restored calm at the club. The triumph also revived confidence among the Invicta supporters. Zalazar's signing marked the first step of Sporting's recruitment push. Doumbia's arrival represents the third addition to the Alvalade squad this window. Sporting hopes the new signings will reverse recent poor form. Porto will look to sustain momentum built on the recent championship.