'I want to be successful' – Scott McTominay opens up on 'big decision' to leave Man Utd after 22 years to join Serie A leaders Napoli

Napoli star Scott McTominay has opened up on his momentous exit from Manchester United after 22 years at the club.

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• McTominay leaves Man Utd after 22 years
• Had a bright start at new side Napoli
• Opens up on exit and chasing success

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Scotland international ended his two-decade-long association with United this summer to head to Antonio Conte's Napoli for €30 million (£25m/$34m). The 27-year-old is playing regularly for the Serie A side, seems to be thoroughly enjoying himself and admits he wants to have a "successful" career.

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  WHAT SCOTT MCTOMINAY SAID

  He told : "Obviously it’s a big decision, there’s no denying that. It was a huge decision for me and my family and my friends. At times like that in your life you just have to say: ‘Do I want to do it? Absolutely,’ and go for it. There’s no looking back. I’ve never had any regrets in my life or my career and I continue that way to this day. I want my career to be successful and I’m going to go out of my way to try and push myself to be the best football player and best person that I can possibly be."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Despite having his best-ever season for United in 2023-24, McTominay was always going to be on the fringes at the Premier League side. But now, he is a key player at Napoli – who are top of the league – and has notched three goals and two assists in 10 appearances. It seems it was the right move for his career.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  After McTominay represents Scotland in their Nations League games over the next week, he will return to Napoli action on November 24 for a Serie A game at home to Roma.