Arsenal fullback Nuno Tavares has joined Nottingham Forest.

Tavares moves to Forest on-loan for the season.

"Forest is an historic club which won two European Cups and to be part of it makes me really happy," said Tavares.

"I'm really happy to stay in the Premier League as it's the best league in the world and I'm thankful to Forest for giving me that opportunity."

Tavares spent last season on-loan with Olympique Marseille.

"We are pleased to welcome Nuno to the club today," said Forest chief football officer Ross Wilson.

"I know how determined he is to do well here and our staff are all looking forward to working with him."