McTominay responds to rumors of returning to Manchester United, hopes of a share for Lord Rashford dashed! Little Mc wins another honor

Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay responded to recent speculation about rejoining Manchester United or playing in the Premier League, emphasizing that he has not engaged in talks with any other clubs. The 29-year-old Scotsman is expected to remain at Napoli. Last season, he netted 12 goals and assisted 6 times, contributing to Napoli’s consecutive Serie A championship.

McTominay’s outstanding performances at Napoli not only earned him the Serie A Player of the Season award but also a spot on the 2025 Ballon d’Or shortlist. According to France Football’s rankings, the Scottish international placed 18th. Local fans worship him, even placing his portrait on a shrine, calling him “Brother.”

This season, McTominay’s statistics have dipped somewhat because Napoli signed De Bruyne, forcing him to play on the left wing. However, with De Bruyne sidelined by a long-term injury, McTominay remains a key part of coach Antonio Conte’s tactics. So far this season, he has scored 10 goals and made 4 assists across all competitions.

Rumors suggest that McTominay and his girlfriend Cam Reading dislike the excessive attention from fans in Italy and are considering a return to England. Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked, but the most notable is Manchester United’s reported interest in re-signing him. British media claim McTominay wants to return to Old Trafford to prove past doubts about him wrong.

In fact, McTominay himself emphasized that he has no intention of leaving Napoli. Reports say his agent has flown to Italy to negotiate a contract extension with Napoli’s top executive Giovanni Manna. Conte’s team aims to extend his contract until 2030, with an option for an additional year. His current €5.56 million annual salary is also expected to rise significantly. This is bad news for Manchester United, as the club originally had a 10% sell-on clause, but if McTominay stays at Napoli, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the INEOS management team will miss out on the benefits.

“My agent hasn’t told me anything about any changes to my future,” McTominay told BBC. “He only speaks with the club and me. He hasn’t disclosed any information publicly. I’m very happy here; I am a Napoli player, and that’s the only thing I care about. I feel like I will stay here for a long time.”

Regarding rumors about difficulties adapting to life in Naples, McTominay firmly insists he has settled well in Italy. “I like this place,” he explained. “There are obviously challenges, but they are minimal; my family is happy, and so am I.”

McTominay mentioned the differences between coach Conte and his previous managers at Manchester United. “At Napoli, I have grown both tactically and physically,” he said. “From a tactical perspective, Italian football differs from the Premier League. I had to adapt quickly and learn how to play, what combinations to make, how to create threats in the opponent’s half, and also how to defend. Antonio (Conte) is an excellent coach, very strong and passionate, deeply knowledgeable about football, but unlike anyone I’ve worked with before.”

Not only at Napoli, McTominay has also made outstanding contributions to Scottish football. His bicycle kick goal helped the “Tartan Army” secure a 4-2 victory over Denmark, clinching their first World Cup qualification in 28 years.

In recognition, Scottish fans commissioned a mural on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow, just a few hundred meters from the national team’s home ground, Hampden Park—practically the distance of a goal kick. The Scottish Football Association collaborated with Adidas to create the piece, completed by a global street art team.