Scott McTominay's departure from Manchester United explained by Steve Clarke
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Steve Clarke, the Scotland national team manager, revealed insights about Scott McTominay's exit from Manchester United in the summer of 2024. Despite a solid 2023-24 season, McTominay was sold to Napoli for £25 million, where he excelled, scoring 12 goals and assisting four in the 2024-25 season. Clarke suggested that social media criticism impacted McTominay's standing at United, portraying him as a victim of fan backlash. As a result of his impressive performances in Italy, McTominay gained recognition and was linked with a potential return to the Premier League but chose to stay with Napoli. His story serves as a lesson on supporting players.
- •Scott McTominay left Manchester United for Napoli in the summer of 2024.
- •He had a standout season at Napoli, contributing to their Scudetto win.
- •Clarke criticized fans for their lack of support, suggesting it impacted McTominay's role.
- •Despite injuries, he maintained a strong performance with 10 goals in the latest season.
- •Links to a Premier League return surfaced but he chose to stay at Napoli.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Real reason Scott McTominay had to leave Manchester United finally emerges
"Confessions from Scotland national team boss Steve Clarke paint a heartbreaking picture of why Scott McTominay really left Manchester United.In the summer of 2024, United opted to cash in on McTominay...
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