{"id":1573,"date":"2025-06-16T00:24:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T00:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.matteocoachperformance.it\/?p=1573"},"modified":"2025-06-16T00:24:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T00:24:47","slug":"antonio-conte-confesses-that-he-didnt-like-timing-of-scott-mctominay-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.matteocoachperformance.it\/?p=1573","title":{"rendered":"Antonio Conte Confesses That He \u2018Didn\u2019t Like\u2019 Timing Of Scott McTominay Transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The timing of the Scott McTominay Napoli transfer didn’t sit well with Antonio Conte who admitted he ‘didn’t like it.’\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conte went on to win the 2024-25 Serie A title with McTominay landing the MVP award in Italy’s elite soccer division. The Scot was also voted into the Team of the Season.<\/p>\n

McTominay has already cemented himself into Azzurri<\/em> folklore after his stellar maiden campaign in Naples. However, things could have been very different had Conte got his way.<\/p>\n

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Scott McTominay Napoli Transfer<\/h2>\n

The Scott McTominay Napoli transfer was completed on August 30, 2024. He joined from English Premier League giants Man United after spending seven years at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

McTominay cost a reported \u00a325.7million (\u20ac30.2m) and linked up with former Red Devil team-mate Romelu Lukaku at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.<\/p>\n

The duo became a huge success in Naples when many wondered whether McTominay had the attributes and skillset to thrive under the ever-demanding tactician Antonio Conte.<\/p>\n

That myth was quickly debunked as McTominay starred and helped the club to the Serie A title. It was Napoli’s second success in the last three seasons.<\/p>\n

Antonio Conte On Scott McTominay’s Move To Naples<\/h2>\n

During an interview with Sky Sport Italia<\/em>, Head coach Antonio Conte explained how the timing of Scott McTominay’s Napoli transfer was far from ideal.<\/p>\n

The Azzurri<\/em> actually signed the Scottish midfielder, Romelu Lukaku, Billy Gilmour and David Neres towards the very end of the summer transfer window in 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think everyone is aware of what happened in January. During the season, some things didn\u2019t really make me happy<\/em>,\u201d Conte said.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew players arrived only in the last week [of the 2024 summer transfer window]. McTominay, Gilmour, Neres and Lukaku. Honestly, I didn\u2019t like that<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

As much as he didn’t like it, Conte certainly got the best out of his late acquisitions. This summer window, Napoli are edging closer to a deal for Lorenzo Lucca.<\/p>\n

The 6ft 7in forward has reportedly agreed a deal with the champions. All that needs to be ironed out is a suitable transfer fee with Udinese.<\/p>\n

How Many Goals Did Scott McTominay Score In 2024-25?<\/h2>\n

Not only did Scott McTominay play a vital role in helping Napoli to the Scudetto, the Scottish midfield maestro scored an impressive 12 Serie A goals.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old netted 13 in total and chipped in with six assists. Only Romelu Lukaku scored more Azzurri<\/em> goals in 2024-25 than McTominay.<\/p>\n

Only the very last game of the season, McTominay scored arguably his finest Napoli goal which helped secure the league title.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the new season, the safest online betting sites place the Azzurri as the 2025-26 Scudetto favorites. Especially as McTominay will play alongside Kevin De Bruyne in Naples.<\/p>\n

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