Welcome to Arsenal, Nuno Tavares!

Nuno Tavares has joined Arsenal from Benfica on a long-term contract.

The 21-year-old defender developed through the Benfica youth system, making his Benfica B debut in October 2018, before progressing into the first team squad. He made his first-team debut in the Portuguese Super Cup win over Sporting Lisbon in August 2019.

Over the past two seasons, the Portugal Under-21 international - who is predominantly a left-sided defender - made 25 appearances for Benfica. He was in the matchday squad for both matches Arsenal played against them in last season’s Europa League last-32, coming on as a late substitute in the second leg.