McTominay shines in Napoli and surprisingly nominated for Ballon d'Or
Man Utd sold Scott McTominay to comply with financial regulations, now witnessing him shine at Napoli and being nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
Quick summary:
McTominay left Man Utd last year due to financial demands, moving to Napoli for 30 million euros.
Won Serie A with Napoli, scored 12 goals, ranked in the top 10 best attacking midfielders in the world.
Unexpectedly nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, although the chance of winning is very low.
McTominay nominated for Ballon d'Or after a successful season at Napoli, does Man Utd regret it?
A year after leaving Old Trafford, Scott McTominay unexpectedly appeared on the 2025 Ballon d'Or nomination list, thanks to his outstanding performance in Napoli's shirt.
The Scottish midfielder, who spent seven years at Manchester United, won Serie A with Napoli, scoring 12 goals in the 2024-25 season. This achievement helped him to be named in the top 10 best attacking midfielders in the world according to FourFourTwo's rankings.
From Man Utd's "financial exit"...
Last summer, McTominay left Man Utd for a transfer fee of €30 million, which was considered a “pure profit” deal for the club. As a “homegrown” player, he does not incur depreciation costs, so the sale helped the club solve the problem with the Premier League’s Profit & Sustainability (PSR) rules.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Man Utd, has admitted that the club could go bankrupt if they do not cut spending. Selling McTominay is part of that financial strategy, paving the way for expensive new signings such as Benjamin Sesko (£70m) and a series of contracts worth a total of £135m this summer.
…to the new icon in Naples
McTominay quickly adapted to the Serie A environment, becoming an irreplaceable pillar in the Napoli squad. He made a strong impression with a double title and stable performance throughout the season.
Napoli fans nicknamed him "McFratm" meaning "Mc brother" showing special affection for this 28-year-old star.
Ballon d'Or nominations: Well-deserved honor
According to Tribuna, McTominay is officially nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, the award for the best player of the year organized by France Football.
However, McTominay's chances of winning are not high. PSG's Ousmane Dembele is the most promising candidate after helping the French capital team win the Champions League for the first time and having an impressive personal record in the second half of the season.
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