According to Metro - Main, Marco Materazzi described McTominay as an incredible box-to-box player who has become one of the best in the world, questioning how United sold him for such a low fee. Multiple reports indicate McTominay was sold by Manchester United to Napoli in 2024 for £26 million, a figure Materazzi considers far below his worth. The exact transfer fee Manchester United received for Scott McTominay from Napoli has not been publicly confirmed beyond these reports.
In his first season at Napoli, McTominay helped the club win the Serie A title and was named the Most Valuable Player in the division, according to multiple reports. He also scored 13 goals in all competitions from midfield, as reported by major media sources. Napoli are currently seven points behind leaders Inter Milan with seven games remaining in Serie A, according to major media reports.
I love Scott McTominay. I love him so much. When he broke through at Manchester United as a youngster I laughed because I said to my son that even at 18 or 19 this is a player who will go on to be one of the best players in the world, and now he is one of the best. He is an incredible box-to-box player. I don't understand how United sold him for nothing because his value, for me, is £60-70m or more and they sold him for just £26m. I don't know. Is that one of the biggest transfer mistakes we've ever seen? I think so, absolutely. Can Scott McTominay win the Ballon d'Or some day? It's a nice idea because I love him as a player. But I don't think he will be champion in the World Cup with Scotland and it's not easy when you don't win the biggest trophies.
Manchester United have been linked with a move to re-sign McTominay, multiple reports indicate. According to Daily Mirror - Football, Scott McTominay described being extremely happy at Napoli and seeing himself there for a long time, with his agent not communicating with anyone regarding his future.
I am extremely happy here. As far as I am concerned, I am a Napoli player; it is all I think about. The future is very important, and I could see myself in Napoli for a long time. I love this place. Difficulties have been minimal, my family is happy and I’m happy.
My agent has not communicated with anyone regarding my future. He only speaks with me and with the club. He hasn't said anything to the newspapers. I am extremely happy here and, as far as I am concerned, I am a Napoli player; it is all I think about. The future is very important, and I could see myself in Napoli for a long time.