Naples, Scott McTominay also celebrated abroad: "From reject to icon". Astonishment in Manchester

The foreign press is extolling Napoli’s Scudetto and especially Scott McTominay, the unexpected hero of the Azzurri club’s fourth title. The Scottish international, who arrived rather quietly from Manchester United last summer for 30 million euros, has totally transformed under Antonio Conte, becoming the most decisive player in Serie A.

The most explanatory headline is from the Daily Mail: “From misfit to MVP”. The English newspaper pointed out the contrast between the Scot’s stellar season and Manchester United’s disastrous 2024/2025, humiliated in the league and beaten in the Europa League final by Tottenham. The Manchester Evening News called it “the biggest footballing blunder in the Ineos” era. Metro speaks of “atrocious decision” by the Red Devils, the BBC even calls McTominay an icon.

“It&#8220s unbelievable, it&#8217s hard to give a description to the’emotion I–m experiencing,– McTominay told Dazn. The fans have given me everything this year. We have to come back to everything next season as well. Conte? With him, the energy is always ‘too high’ “Thanks a lot guys, let”.