Official: Lazio sign Nuno Tavares from Arsenal on permanent transfer | OneFootball

Lazio confirm they have made Nuno Tavares’ loan move from Arsenal permanent.

Lazio have signed Nuno Tavares from Arsenal on a permanent deal, with the Portuguese left-back signing a contract until June 30, 2029.

Lazio confirm permanent signing of Arsenal defender Tavares

ROME, ITALY – MAY 25: Santiago Pierotti of US Lecce challenges Nuno Tavares of Lazio during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Lecce at Stadio Olimpico on May 25, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Lazio confirmed the deal with the Gunners through a statement on their official website.

Tavares, 25, joined Lazio on an initial loan deal from the Gunners last summer and convinced the Rome-based side to make his move permanent with nine assists in 30 appearances across all competitions in 2024-25.

According to Goal.com, Nuno Tavares’ permanent transfer is expected to cost Lazio €5m, with Arsenal retaining a percentage of any future sale.

Tavares to find new coach at Lazio

ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 05: Nuno Tavares of SS Lazio in action during the Serie A match between Roma and Lazio at Stadio Olimpico on January 05, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Tavares was technically under contract with the North London club but hadn’t played for the Gunners since 2021-22.

The Portuguese scored one goal and provided two assists in 28 appearances with Arsenal.

Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri looks on prior to the Italian Serie A football match between Torino and Lazio, on August 20, 2022 at the stadio Olimpico in Turin. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

He has also played for Marseille, Benfica and Nottingham Forest.

Tavares will find a new coach at Lazio in the 2025-26 season, as Maurizio Sarri has returned to the club, while Torino have hired Marco Baroni.