Arsenal fullback Nuno Tavares has explained the circumstances around his exit from the club.
The left-back has signed for Lazio on a loan that will become a permanent contract.
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Lazio must make the deal long-term next summer for £7m as part of the arrangement with Arsenal.
Tavares told the Lazio club media: “I immediately understood that this is a great club, I'm quite surprised at how much I already feel at home.
“I'm in a great club that fights for important goals and that's the most important thing. I'm here to help the team achieve its goals.
“I wanted a new project in my career, I discussed it with my family and my agents. We evaluated the various proposals and decided to accept this new challenge.”