Scott McTominay Receives Advice from Napoli Boss Ahead of Return

Scott McTominay is set to return to Napoli on August 5, with new boss Massimiliano Allegri giving him advice on how to approach the upcoming season. McTominay has established himself as one of Serie A's standout performers since joining Napoli in 2024.

What happened?

Manchester United have announced the signing of Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow this week, with Youri Tielemans becoming their third new addition on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Scott McTominay is currently on his post-World Cup holidays, but his new Napoli boss has announced when he will return.

Why it matters for Scott McTominay

Allegri has given McTominay and the rest of the squad some advice, potentially suggesting that failure to embrace his principles could lead to problems. "I learned from an old coach. Until I see and coach players, making judgments from outside is always very difficult. I'm taking it with me," Allegri remarked.

What comes next?

McTominay and Noa Lang will arrive before August 5, and Allegri has emphasized the importance of working with seriousness and professionalism. He also highlighted the importance of laying the groundwork for reaching March, when seasons are decided, and teams are still in contention for all their objectives: Serie A, the Champions League, and the Italian Cup.

Ander Herrera, a former Manchester United midfielder, has sealed an emotional move back to his boyhood club, Real Zaragoza, following his departure from Boca Juniors in Argentina. Herrera signed for United in 2014 for £29m and racked up almost 200 appearances for the club over five seasons.

McTominay has guided Scotland to the World Cup this summer, though they were unable to progress beyond the group stages. He has not yet returned to Napoli after the tournament.

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