Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has completed a £25 million ($33 million) transfer to Serie A club Napoli, as confirmed by both clubs just hours before the transfer deadline on Friday. The 27-year-old Scotland international sought more regular first-team opportunities, having made 43 appearances last season, albeit mostly as a substitute.
While Fulham and Everton also expressed interest in McTominay this summer, he reportedly preferred not to join another Premier League team. This move to Napoli marks the end of his lengthy association with Manchester United, where he had been part of the club since the age of six.
Manchester United bid farewell to McTominay in a statement, expressing their gratitude for his contributions and wishing him well in his new venture in Italy. Upon his arrival in Naples on Thursday, McTominay was warmly received by Napoli fans before undergoing his medical examination.
His transfer to Napoli reunites him with former Manchester United teammate Romelu Lukaku, who also recently made a permanent move to the Serie A side from Chelsea. McTominay's departure from Manchester United signifies a significant change for both the player and the club, as he looks forward to a fresh start in his career with Napoli.
