Porto eye Lazio left-back Nuno Tavares in potential Liga Portugal return

Nuno Tavares, the Portuguese-Cape Verdean left-back at Lazio, is being linked with a move from the Serie A club to Porto in Liga Portugal.

The 26-year-old remains a Lazio player and the proposed switch has not been confirmed. Porto are the club associated with the rumour, which would see Tavares move from Italy’s top flight to Portugal’s leading division.

Tavares is valued at €12m, placing a clear figure on the player’s current market standing should discussions develop between the clubs. No transfer fee or agreement has been established, and the available information does not indicate that formal terms have been reached.

The move would bring Tavares to a Portuguese club while he is still in the established phase of his career. His position is left-back, and his dual Portuguese and Cape Verdean nationality provides a direct connection to the country in which Porto compete.

Tavares’s situation at Lazio is also shaped by a long-term contract. His current deal runs until 30 June 2029, meaning he is not approaching the end of his agreement with the Italian club. For now, Porto’s interest remains at rumour stage, with Tavares contracted to Lazio through June 2029.