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Lazio requires better offer from Porto for Nuno Tavares

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:15 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Lazio requires better offer from Porto for Nuno Tavares

Summary

Lazio has informed Porto they must improve their initial offer for full-back Nuno Tavares. The Portuguese player has been linked with a move back to his home country after struggling with injuries and seemingly losing favor with the Lazio management. Tavares deleted references to Lazio from his social media, indicating a desire for a fresh start. Porto's offer of a loan for €2 million, with an option to buy, did not meet Lazio's expectations for a permanent transfer arrangement. Tavares remains under contract with Lazio until June 2029.

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Status Watch

•Lazio is open to selling Nuno Tavares amid contract tensions.
•Porto's offer includes a loan with a purchase option that Lazio rejected.
•Tavares has had injury issues, limiting his pre-season participation.
•The player signs his social media posts suggesting a move is imminent.
•Lazio prefers a deal that guarantees a permanent transfer.

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What they're saying

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While Lazio are open to selling Nuno Tavares, Porto have reportedly been told they must improve their offer.Nuno Tavares Destined to Leave Lazio?The 26-year-old’s future has been a topic of discussi...
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