Scott McTominays His career has taken an unexpected turn and the young Scot is now causing a stir in Italy’s Serie A Manchester United against the wishes of the former manager Erik ten HagMcTominay has earned a new nickname – “McTotally” – from enthusiastic Napoli fans.
The £25.4m transfer fee that brought McTominay to the Partenopei was seen as “pure profit” by the United hierarchy, who were more focused on balancing the books than on retaining a promising academy product. However, Ten Hag’s reluctance to sell the midfielder now appears to be well-founded.
McTominay has taken to Italian football like a duck to water, delivering a string of outstanding performances that have contributed significantly to Napoli’s impressive start to the season. The 24-year-old has already contributed a goal and two assists, cementing his status as a key player Antonio Contes well-oiled machine.
The nickname “McTotally” is a testament to the Scot’s tireless work rate and impressive all-round abilities. His dominant performance against AC Milanwhere he worked with his fellow Brit Billy Gilmour Midfield was a particular highlight as Napoli defended their 2-0 lead and maintained their position at the top of the Serie A table.
The United management may regret not heeding Ten Hag’s pleas to keep McTominay, whose passion for the Napoli project is evident in his own words. “The pride of playing here is something very special” he said upon his arrival in Naples. “I wanted to come here and push as hard as I could because the fans are crazy, I would say they are some of the best fans I have ever seen.”
His goal is to achieve victory Scudetto and other trophies, McTominay’s nickname “McTotally” speaks volumes about his determination to make the most of this new chapter in his career. As Napoli continue to impress, the former United man proves Ten Hag’s reluctance to sell him could be justified.