Gennaro Gattuso, the coach of Lazio, recently commented on Nuno Tavares, the Portuguese defender who has a history with Arsenal, and deemed him deserving of playing for Real Madrid. Tavares, who was loaned to other teams due to his poor performance at Arsenal, has now permanently joined Lazio and is shining in Serie A.
Nuno Tavares' Background
Nuno Tavares joined Arsenal in 2021 with a transfer worth £8 million from Benfica. However, he failed to meet expectations in his first season under Mikel Arteta and was subsequently loaned to Marseille in Ligue 1. After that, he was loaned twice to Nottingham Forest and Lazio, eventually joining Lazio permanently 12 months ago.
Performance at Lazio
Tavares has played 28 matches for Lazio this season and has played a significant role in the team's success in Serie A. Lazio has had a strong start this season under Gattuso and is currently at the top of the table. Gattuso has stated that Tavares has special talents and can be a star at Real Madrid. He pointed out that Tavares needs to have the right mindset to reach his true potential.
Gattuso stated in an interview: 'I have always said that Tavares deserves Real Madrid. He is a player who has everything; speed, strength, and the ability to play with both feet.' This renowned coach also mentioned Tavares' emotional similarities, saying he is like someone who lost their parents as a child and now must seize these great opportunities.
Nuno Tavares has attracted attention this season with his performance at Lazio, and it seems that if he can work on his mindset, he may one day get the chance to play for one of the biggest football clubs in the world. Given that Gattuso trusts him, Tavares is expected to be in the starting lineup for Lazio's upcoming match against Venezia.
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