Scott McTominay: From Man Utd Departure to Napoli Legend

Scott McTominay’s leap of faith has turned into a fairytale. After leaving Manchester United last summer, he’s not only become a star at Napoli—he’s now a club legend.

The Scottish midfielder sealed Napoli’s Serie A title with a stunning 12th goal of the season against Cagliari. As he dropped to his knees in tears at the final whistle, fans roared—and the league named him Serie A’s Most Valuable Player for 2024-25.


“I’m lost for words,” said McTominay. “This is a dream. The fans have been behind us since day one.”
💼 The Man Utd Exit That Changed Everything

After over 20 years at United, McTominay left Old Trafford for Naples in a £25.7m move. With United needing to meet Premier League profit rules, the sale made sense—on paper.

Now? It looks like one of the bargains of the decade.


“How you can sell Scott is beyond me,” said ex-United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

While United struggle through their worst season since the 1970s, McTominay is thriving in Italy—outshining expectations and outscoring past versions of himself.
🔥 Conte's Tactical Masterstroke

Under Antonio Conte, McTominay plays a more advanced central role, far from the defensive duties he carried at United and Scotland. The result? He's Serie A's top-scoring midfielder.


“Conte changed the system to suit him,” explained journalist Vincenzo Credendino. “He’s not a builder—he’s a raider.”

McTominay now rivals past Conte greats like Claudio Marchisio and Arturo Vidal. His relentless energy, leadership, and late-game goals have made him indispensable.
🙌 Napoli’s New Hero

From murals in the city to tattoos on fans, McTominay fever has gripped Naples. Nicknames like "McFratm" (Neapolitan for "McBro") and “McTerminator” fill fan forums.


"Napoli fans love players who embrace the city," said Ciro Sartore, co-owner of San Ciro’s restaurant in Edinburgh, proudly flying a flag that reads: "Napoli. McTominay. Pizza. In that order."

A shrine even popped up this month at San Nicola a Nilo featuring his image—just one more sign of his cultural impact.

And yes, he's learning both Italian and Neapolitan—and publicly praising the local tomatoes.


“I never ate tomatoes back home,” he told The Athletic. “Here, they’re incredible. I eat them as a snack.”
👬 A Historic Season for Scots in Italy

McTominay isn't alone—fellow Scot Billy Gilmour joined Napoli from Brighton and played a key role in their success. Over at Bologna, Lewis Ferguson captained his side to a Coppa Italia win.

Before this season, no Scot had ever won Serie A. Now there are two.
🏆 Legacy in the Making

McTominay may never reach the mythical status of Maradona in Naples—but he’s carved out his own chapter in the city’s football folklore. From overlooked at Old Trafford to MVP in Italy, his journey is a testament to belief, bold choices, and the power of the right fit.