Arsenal announcement made as defender completes summer move

Lazio have confirmed that they have completed the loan signing of Nuno Tavares from Arsenal until the end of the season.

The Portuguese has joined the Biancocelesti on an initial loan deal with an option to buy, which will become an obligation if certain sporting conditions are activated.

The eventual cost of a permanent transfer will set Lazio back by €6m, plus a reported 20% cut of any future sale, according to Calciomercato.com.

ARSENAL posted on the club website: ‘Nuno Tavares has joined Serie A side Lazio on a season-long loan.

‘The 24-year-old defender spent last season on loan with Nottingham Forest, making 12 appearances in all competitions.

‘Joining us from Benfica in July 2021, the Portugal youth international, who predominantly operates as an attacking left-sided full-back, has made 28 appearances in all competitions for us. As well as a pre-season debut goal away to Rangers ahead of the 2021/22 campaign, Nuno contributed strongly during his first season, notably scoring in a memorable 3-1 win against Manchester United in April 2022.

‘The 2022/23 season, saw Nuno complete a valuable loan in France with Marseille, where he made 31 Ligue 1 appearances, scoring six goals in the process.

‘Nuno joined Benfica’s academy in 2015 before graduating to the first team and making his debut aged 19 in a 5-0 Portuguese Super Cup win over Sporting in August 2019.

‘This step in Nuno’s career is a great opportunity to develop further by gaining valuable experience in Serie A and Italian football. Everyone at Arsenal wishes Nuno all the best this coming season with Lazio.

The loan deal is subject to the completion of regulatory processes’

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Tavares is not wanted at Arsenal so this loan move is the right one to make as he will be playing at a massive side in one of the best Leagues in world football.

And if he impresses enough – he could end up getting a permanent move away from ARSENAL.

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