Scott Mctominay

Scott McTominay is now a Napoli player, signing a long-term contract at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The midfielder has left Manchester United after over two decades of association with his boyhood club. His decision to leave was not easy, but one that was necessary to continue his career at the top level. Here's the story on how Napoli decided on McTominay, the efforts they went to in order to woo him and how he could bring unity to a club seemingly lurching from crisis to crisis. Napoli won their first Scudetto in a generation during the 2022/23 season, but they have fallen by the wayside in the relatively short period of time since. After Luciano Spalletti left the club on a high in the summer of 2023, they cycled through three managers the following campaign - Rudi Garcia, Walter Mazzarri and Francesco Calzona. Unsurprisingly, this chaos and upheaval saw Napoli finish 10th in Serie A. Antonio Conte has since been brought in as head coach having been out of work since Marc...

Manchester United will officially confirm the departure of midfielder Scott McTominay to Napoli. Scott McTominay was given a hero’s welcome as he arrived in Napoli to put the finishing touches on his £25 million move to the club. At Manchester United, McTominay had become part of the furniture, a key squad player over the past seven years since making his debut under Jose Mourinho. McTominay has provided some big moments through the years too, and it is a sad yet pragmatic decision to let him leave. While it is notable to see Scott McTominay leave, there are mixed views on the impact it will have on the Manchester United team. At the least, there is a shared view that he is a loss as a squad player. Rio Ferdinand was on record stating that McTominay is ‘huge’ for United and his sale, in his view, is a mistake. Over in Napoli, the excitement displayed by fans greeting to welcome his arrival is spelled out by the editor of local outlet Il Napolista. Massimiliano Gallo believes the move f...

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag admitted his feelings are “mixed” about Scott McTominay’s impending transfer to Napoli. The midfielder has travelled to Italy ahead of tonight’s 11pm deadline to complete a deal understood to be worth £25.4m. McTominay’s departure paves the way for the arrival of Manuel Ugarte from Paris St Germain and Ten Hag believes both deals are close. He told a press conference: “I can’t tell you more than you already know, it’s not completed yet. “We expect it (to be completed), but I can’t confirm it now.” McTominay’s move to Napoli would end a 12-year association with United since joining in 2012. He made his senior debut for the club against Arsenal five years later and became a regular in the United squad, amassing 253 appearances. Ten Hag admitted McTominay’s switch would present mixed feelings, but believes the transfer is necessary according to financial rules. “It’s a little bit mixed, I’m very happy for him,” Ten Hag said. “It’s also (a good deal) ...

Napoli fans are already crazy about Scott McTominay, who they’ve welcomed on arrival to Italy this morning.  The Manchester United midfielder is closing in on a late transfer to the Serie A side, with the transfer expected to be completed before Friday’s deadline. After impressing at Euro 2024 and scoring 10 goals across all competitions for United last summer, Napoli are getting a midfielder with an eye for goal.  Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has shared footage on X, formerly known as Twitter, showing McTominay receive a warm reception from the Napoli faithful. Fans can be spotted taking photos and videos of McTominay’s arrival, and heard shouting his name on repeat. McTominay was rushed through the airport seemingly to get the deal done. The Scotland international has yet to undergo a medical.

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has left Manchester to complete a deal with Serie A side Napoli this summer. McTominay, 27 has been linked with a departure from the Old Trafford club all summer, and last summer to be fair, which is happening this time. The Scotland international was linked to Galatasaray, reportedly agreeing personal terms with the Turkish club. However, that transfer did not materialise. On Sunday, it was reported that Napoli were the destination for McTominay this summer, seeing him move to Naples, Italy. Napoli initially did not want to pay the €30 million fee United had set on the player this summer, but manager Antonio Conte pushed for the transfer to be completed. Napoli have suffered difficulties in getting transfer across the line with summer, which angered the former Chelsea manager. Napoli managed to lure McTominay, getting close to United’s desired €30 million fee, which is a win/win for both clubs. McTominay has traveled to Naples to complete h...