Besiktas will take Nuno Tavares on loan with a €10m obligation to buy while Lazio sign Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal. Betting angle: punters might back Tavares to start regularly for Besiktas and target Lazio’s goals/assists markets if Pedraza brings more attacking width from left-back.
Nuno Tavares set for Besiktas loan as Lazio move for Alfonso Pedraza
Nuno Tavares is leaving Lazio on a loan deal that includes an obligation to buy for €10 million, with Besiktas completing the move. Lazio have moved quickly to replace him, landing Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal on a short-term deal that will cost a small compensation to end his contract early.
Transfer details and financials
The deal for Tavares is structured as a loan that converts into a permanent transfer at the end of the season for €10m. The fee is notably lower than earlier figures floating around, reflecting Lazio’s willingness to move the left-back on. Pedraza arrives on a free-transfer basis once his Villarreal contract expires at the end of June, with a minor payment to secure his immediate services.
Tactical impact for Lazio
Pedraza brings pace, crossing ability and experience on the left flank — attributes that should offer Lazio more attacking width than recent options. His offensive instincts could boost Lazio’s ability to create chances from wide areas and offer a different profile compared with Tavares, who struggled to fit the coach’s system. Expect a shift toward more overlapping runs and deliveries into the box from the left-hand side.
What this means for Besiktas
Besiktas’s decision to include an obligation to buy signals confidence that Tavares will quickly establish himself as a starter. For the Turkish side, Tavares offers athleticism and the potential to contribute on both ends of the pitch, though adaptation to a new league will be key.
Betting implications and market movers
Short-term betting angles: back Tavares to start regularly for Besiktas and consider player props such as assists or key passes for Pedraza once he integrates at Lazio. Match markets involving Lazio may see slight upward movement in expected goals from the left flank, so markets for combined goals or both teams to score in Lazio fixtures could become more attractive. Always check team sheets and injury news before placing wagers.
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