“I don’t understand how United could sell this player”
Italian football legend Marco Materazzi has slammed Manchester United’s decision to sell midfielder Scott McTominay to Napoli for an amount he believes is ridiculously low, given the player’s recent form.
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“Scott McTominay is a fantastic player,” Materazzi told Sport. “I don’t understand how Manchester United could sell him to Napoli for next to nothing.”
In his opinion, the midfielder is worth between 60 and 70 million euros – or more.
“I love Scott McTominay,” he added. “When he first appeared at Manchester United as a young boy, I laughed and told my son that even at 18 or 19 he wanted to be one of the best in the world – and he is now.”
He concluded, “McTominay’s €30 million departure from Manchester United in 2024 was one of the biggest blunders the management of Manchester United has made in recent history.”
Since his transfer to Napoli, McTominay has delivered outstanding performances and played a key role in the club’s first Scudetto triumph.
McTominay was named the best Serie A player of the season and even earned a Ballon d’Or nomination thanks to his offensive contributions and total commitment on the pitch.
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