Nuno Tavares, the Arsenal defender, has joined Serie A club Lazio on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy if specific conditions are met. Tavares, who struggled to establish himself at Arsenal, had previous loan spells at Marseille and Nottingham Forest. Lazio finished seventh in Serie A last season and will compete in the Europa League. This move presents Tavares with an opportunity to gain experience in Italian football, while Arsenal aims to profit from the deal and potentially include a sell-on clause for future gains.