Besiktas close to deal for Lazio defender Tavares

Story byBesiktas close to deal for Lazio defender TavaresFootball ItaliaFri, January 16, 2026 at 8:40 PM UTC·2 min readNuno Tavares is edging closer to leaving Lazio, with Beşiktaş emerging once again as the most concrete destination for the Portuguese defender. After weeks of little progress, talks between the clubs have accelerated in recent hours and optimism is growing on all sides, as per LaLazioSiamoNoi. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNegotiations are now focused on finalising the structure of the deal, which is expected to be based on a paid loan worth around €1m, accompanied by an obligation to buy set at €9m. BERGAMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 19: Ederson of Atalanta BC passes the ball under pressure from Nuno Tavares of Lazio during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and SS Lazio at Gewiss Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/)Besiktas close in on Tavares deal with LazioThe Turkish club had already shown interest earlier in the window, but discussions temporarily stalled as Lazio assessed their options. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat impasse now appears close to being resolved, with both sides working to iron out the remaining details. Confidence surrounding the operation has also been echoed publicly by Beşiktaş’ president, underlining the growing belief that an agreement is within reach. ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 07: Nuno Tavare of SS Lazio in action during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on December 07, 2025 in Rome, Italy.