Napoli resist Real Madrid’s Spain chase for Scotland midfielder McTominay

Scott McTominay is tied to a two‑year contract with Napoli, a detail that underpins the club’s refusal to let the Scotland midfielder walk to Real Madrid.

Linkage to the Spanish giants

Comment, the sports editor and journalist, highlighted that the 29‑year‑old has been linked with a switch to the La Liga side from Spain’s capital. Giovanni Manna, Napoli’s sporting director, told Sky Italy that the Bernabeu club have approached the club, but insisted McTominay wants to stay. The interest from Real Madrid, described as a "huge European side", adds a blockbuster dimension to the transfer saga.

McTominay arrived in Italy after swapping Manchester United for Napoli, becoming a Serie A revelation. He has already featured in over 80 matches for the Naples‑based side and helped the club win the league alongside national‑team colleague Billy Gilmour. Fans have even immortalised him with murals across the city.

Club and manager perspectives

Giovanni Manna said, "We’re working on it. He has a two‑year contract, he wants to stay and we want him to stay too. We hope to find a solution that makes both us and the player happy." Massimiliano Allegri, Napoli’s manager, praised McTominay’s recent comeback from heart surgery but warned that defensive lapses still need fixing in the Champions League campaign.

Jose Mourinho, now manager of Real Madrid again, was the gaffer who handed McTominay his Manchester United debut, adding a personal link between the player and the Spanish club.

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With the Champions League group stage still ongoing, Napoli’s stance on the transfer could shape their European ambitions, while Real Madrid’s pursuit underscores the continuing allure of the Spanish league for top Scottish talent.