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McTominay: I don’t regret leaving Manchester United, coming to Naples will help me take my career further

7:17pm, 12 October 2025【Football】

Hupu News on October 12 Recently, Scotland international McTominay accepted an exclusive interview with BBC Sports. He also talked about his experience and feelings of choosing to join Naples.

Regarding his decision to join Naples, McTominay said: "Although this is a major decision, it is very clear to me. I saw the fanatical fans, the ambitious coaches and teammates, and I saw a platform that can take my career to a new level - all of which made me firmly choose here."

"I have almost no hesitation. Yu. Once I decide that something is good for me, I will act decisively and never look back. I will never regret my decision to leave England and will only try my best."

Facts have proved that this transfer has become a win-win move: McTominay helped Naples win the Serie A championship in his first season, and he was awarded the best player of the season with 12 goals and 6 assists in 34 games. He also quickly became a local fan favorite and was even affectionately known as "McFratham" - a nickname that blended Scottish and Neapolitan cultures.

"I deeply love this city, the fans and the locker room atmosphere here. Now I can train with my national team teammate Gilmour every day, instead of just getting together on international match days, which allows us to grow better."

Regarding his views on coach Conte, McTominay gave a completely different evaluation: "He is an extremely good coach, with clear tactical ideas and strict requirements on players. But the outside world treats him as 'cold' ’ is not an accurate impression - he is actually very willing to communicate, which is very valuable. "

"In training and games, our entire team remains highly focused because we have a common goal: victory. If not, we wouldn't have chosen to come here. "

With his outstanding performance in Naples, McTominay was nominated for the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career, and eventually ranked 18th, becoming the highest ranked player in Serie A.