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  • McTominay signs Napoli contract

    McTominay signs Napoli contract

    • By Peter Emerokwam 

    Twenty-seven year old midfielder Scott McTominay has completed a permanent transfer to Napoli from Manchester United. 

    McTominay, who emerged as a standout player from Manchester United’s youth system, made 255 appearances for the senior team after debuting under José Mourinho against Arsenal in 2017.

    The transfer to Napoli, the reigning Serie A champions for the 2022/23 season, is valued at approximately €30 million. The deal also includes a provision for Manchester United to receive 10% of any future resale value.

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    McTominay’s contract with Napoli will see him earn €3 million annually through 2028, ensuring his long-term presence at the club.

    This move is a notable development for both Napoli and McTominay, as the Scottish international’s Premier League experience is expected to strengthen Napoli’s midfield and provide valuable depth for both domestic and European competitions.

  • Man Utd beat Brentford with dramatic McTominay double

    Man Utd beat Brentford with dramatic McTominay double

    United were staring at a third successive home league loss for the first time since 1977 thanks to Mathias Jensen’s first-half effort.

    McTominay was only brought on with three minutes remaining as manager Erik ten Hag desperately searched for salvation – and the Scot duly provided it.

    He showed excellent control before firing home when Kristoffer Ajer scuffed a clearance inside his own box for the first.

    Then, after Anthony Martial had a low shot saved by Thomas Strakosha, McTominay reacted quickest to a Harry Maguire flick-on and applied the priceless finish.

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    The home fans celebrated long after the final whistle as their team headed round on a lap of honour, which was probably a bit extreme but, given the circumstances, totally understandable.

    It is impossible to underestimate what McTominay’s double will do for morale around United during the international break.

    Like Maguire, the midfielder could have left Old Trafford in the summer, so it is ironic the pair combined to salvage what had been set to be a desperate situation for Ten Hag.