Scott McTominay, once doubted at Manchester United, has silenced critics in spectacular fashion by leading Napoli to the Serie A title in his debut season, proving himself as a complete midfield force. Under Antonio Conte, the Scotland international bagged 12 goals and 4 assists, punctuating the campaign with an acrobatic stunner in the decisive title-clinching clash against Cagliari.
Once labeled a workhorse at United, McTominay has reinvented himself in Italy, thriving as a box-to-box titan. His transition from squad regular to Scudetto-winning linchpin fulfills the bold prediction made by former United interim manager Ralf Rangnick, who back in 2022 declared McTominay “a future United captain” due to his leadership and tireless drive.
Managerial praise was never in short supply. Mourinho hailed him as “the best player at Manchester United,” Solskjær was “staggered” by the club’s decision to let him leave, and even Erik ten Hag voiced regret: “He is Manchester United in everything.”
Now 28, McTominay has evolved from overlooked academy graduate into one of Europe’s most effective midfielders. His rise in Serie A may just be the beginning of a continental reign—one that proves United’s loss is Napoli’s golden
gain.
