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Nuno Tavares’ potential destinations this summer – ranked

By Adam Schultz

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Nuno Tavares of Arsenal battles for possession with Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on November 27, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Nuno Tavares of Arsenal battles for possession with Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on November 27, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /
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Gian Piero Gasperini will appreciate Tavares’ attacking instincts. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /

2. Atalanta

Possibly the best chance to play and improve on his defensive abilities. We all know Italian football is where the defence can reign supreme, and given Tavares’ defensive woes, a move to Atalanta would prove very fruitful.

Finishing eighth in Serie A last year, with no recognised left-back on the squad as Giuseppe Pezzella’s loan deal with the club expires in June, sending him back to Juventus, a potential starting spot has opened up after Robin Gosens signed for Inter in January.

Atalanta, Europe’s supreme entertainers not so long ago, were Serie A’s fifth highest-scoring side last season, and adding a left-back who loves to get forward at will, could prove to be a rather juicy weapon. Defensively is where the improvement needs to come, and it would surely help Tavares being in a league that prioritises defense – even if he’ll likely function as an aggressive wing-back in Gian Piero Gasperini’s system.

It could be a decent move for the 22-year-old as he looks to become a regular starter and improve on the many elements of his game.

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