October 16th 2024.
Scott McTominay has made a strong first impression at Napoli, with former player Gianfranco Zola expressing his admiration for the young midfielder's performances. Zola, who now works as a pundit, has been "dazzled" by McTominay's start at Napoli and is surprised by Manchester United's decision to let him go.
The Scottish international joined Napoli in the summer transfer window for a hefty fee of £25.7 million. Despite coming through United's academy, McTominay has already made a significant impact under manager Antonio Conte, scoring two goals and providing an assist in his last three games.
Zola admits that he did not expect United to sell McTominay and was taken aback by the decision. "I'm very surprised," Zola stated in a recent interview. "I couldn't believe that Manchester United released him, to be honest. I don't really know the reason behind it, but it has proven to be a great deal for Napoli."
The former Chelsea player also praised McTominay's performances, saying he has left him "a little bit dazzled." Zola, like many others, did not expect McTominay to make such a strong impact in Italian football, but he has proven his worth with impressive displays and important goals.
Zola is not the only one questioning United's decision to offload McTominay. Last week, another former player, Paolo Di Canio, criticized the club for letting go of such a talented player. "I would go to those at Manchester United and arrest all the directors - how can you give away McTominay?" Di Canio exclaimed in an interview with Il Mattino.
Meanwhile, Napoli are reaping the benefits of United's decision as they currently sit at the top of Serie A with 16 points from their first seven matches. McTominay's performances have been a major contributing factor to their success so far this season.
It remains to be seen if United will regret their decision to sell McTominay, but one thing is for sure, he is thriving at his new club and proving his worth on the pitch. Napoli fans are delighted with their new signing, and Italian football has gained a talented young player who is making a name for himself in the league.
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