Nuno Tavares now shines in the colors of Lazio Rome, and his Italian rebirth has nothing to do with his mixed stint at OM. Relaunched in Serie A, the Portuguese full-back has had a string of brilliant performances, to the point of attracting the attention of major European clubs. Claudio Lotito, president of Lazio, was also clear: Tavares is not for sale, even for a colossal offer of €70 million. This could leave OM with regrets.
A statement that could well make Marseille cringe. Nuno Tavareswho did not leave an unforgettable memory during his loan to OM from d’Arsenalflourishes today under the colors of the Lazio Rome. Since the start of the season, the Portuguese full-back has had a string of impressive performances, to the point that the president of the Lazio, Claudio Lotitowas categorical: even an offer of €70M would not be enough to make him leave. A spectacular turnaround for a player who struggled to seduce during his time in Ligue 1but which now seems to have found its place in Serie A.
“Tavares is a player with great potential”
« Tavares is a player with great potential. No wonder he became an Arsenal player. Now we need to get it back on track. He gave a very good performance, we expected him because he had a small injury after his arrival. I think Nuno Tavares hadn't started a match since February, so it was also a risk to bring him here, but he has quality and we wanted to get him in the best physical shape. We've done a lot of crosses from the right this season, so we needed someone like Nuno Tavares to push on the left as well. I am convinced that we will create the right structure so that he can give his best and improve even more », Confided the coach of the Lazio. Its president would not sell it, even for €70 million.
Lazio president would refuse €70m for Tavares
« I won't even sell it for €70 million. We beat out a lot of big name competitors to sign him “, declared Claudio Lottito pour Il Messenger. LOON could bite his fingers.
