Scott McTominay's true Man Utd feelings shared as chief opens up on transfer chat

The Scotland midfielder near Manchester United for Napoli astatine the extremity of the summertime transportation model aft astir a decennary astatine Old Trafford having failed to unafraid a starting spot nether Erik 10 Hag

Napoli sporting manager Giovanni Manna has revealed the Serie A giants were amazed that they could motion Scott McTominay from Manchester United.

The Scotland midfielder arrived successful Naples during the last days of the summertime transportation model but the Italian nine had been doubtful astir a determination being completed having initially made interaction with United astatine the opening of the summer.

For Manna, who was speaking to section vigor presumption CRC, it is simply a root of pridefulness that they proved an charismatic capable proposition for a subordinate from 1 of the large Premier League clubs. And impervious that McTominay was keen to permission United.

“First of all, I person to accidental that the subordinate truly wanted to travel to Napoli,” Manna said. “This was truly satisfying. If a subordinate who plays for Manchester United successful the Premier League chooses to travel to Napoli, we should each beryllium proud.

“Initially I didn’t deliberation we could get to closing it contempt the contacts that had been made with the cause astatine the opening of the transportation market.

“Along the mode we continued to support these relationships until we sat down with Manchester United, and we understood that the cognition could beryllium done.”

McTominay, 27, made his Napoli debut successful their 4-0 triumph implicit Cagliari past play - coming disconnected the seat with 14 minutes remaining to a immense ovation from the club's ultras.

He spent 9 years astatine United, making 255 appearances and scoring 29 goals successful each competitions, but was incapable to solidify a starting relation nether caput manager Erik 10 Hag.

Napoli question to look Juventus this day with their caput manager Antonio Conte returning to look a erstwhile nine wherever helium won 3 league titles.

United, meanwhile, look Crystal Palace astatine Selhurst Park this evening looking to triumph backmost to backmost games aft a hard commencement to the season.

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