Former Arsenal Left-Back Shines on Loan, Making Waves Across Serie A and Beyond
Nuno Tavares, formerly of Arsenal, has catapulted to the top of Europe’s assist charts with a stellar start to his loan spell at Lazio. With seven assists in just nine Serie A games, Tavares is currently tied for the most assists across Europe’s top five leagues this season, sharing the top spot with his former teammate Bukayo Saka, who has matched his tally in the Premier League.
Tavares’ quick success at Lazio has already made history. The 24-year-old became the first player in more than two decades to register an assist in each of his first five Serie A appearances. He added two more assists during Lazio’s recent 3-0 victory over Genoa, further bolstering his reputation as a powerful force on the left wing.
Having joined Lazio on loan from Arsenal with an option to buy, Tavares has exceeded all expectations, becoming one of the standout left-backs in Italy. Lazio’s president, Claudio Lotito, even stated he’d turn down offers as high as €70 million for the in-form Portuguese player, who has played a pivotal role in driving Lazio up to joint-fourth in the Serie A standings.
Signed by Arsenal from Benfica in 2021, Tavares initially struggled to settle in the Premier League, particularly with his defensive responsibilities. However, he began to find his footing on loan at Marseille last season, where he scored six goals in Ligue 1. After Marseille couldn’t secure a permanent transfer and a less impactful loan at Nottingham Forest, Tavares now appears to be fulfilling the potential Arsenal initially saw in him.
As Tavares continues to excel, Arsenal may be watching closely, reflecting on what might have been. If the Portuguese defender’s form continues, Lazio could soon face substantial interest from other major European clubs.
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