Scott McTominay, the Scottish midfielder, became an instant legend at Napoli by helping them clinch the Serie A title with a 2-0 victory over Cagliari. McTominay scored the opening goal, his 12th of the season, and Romelu Lukaku, his former Man Utd teammate, added the second to secure the title over Inter Milan. McTominay was named Serie A's MVP for the season and expressed his gratitude towards the fans and team.
The move to Napoli from Manchester United was a brave decision that now looks inspired, as McTominay has scored more goals in Serie A (12) than he did in the Premier League (19) for United. The success is attributed to playing a more attacking central midfield role under manager Luciano Spalletti, who transformed McTominay from a defensive midfielder to a "raider."
Napoli fans have taken to McTominay, affectionately calling him McFratm, McTerminator, MacGyver, and other nicknames. They appreciate his commitment to the city, and his kissing of the Napoli badge during games has endeared him to them. A shrine dedicated to McTominay recently emerged in Naples, further demonstrating the fans' adoration for the midfielder.
This season, Napoli has two Scottish champions, as McTominay was joined by Billy Gilmour. Additionally, Lewis Ferguson, the captain of Bologna, won the Coppa Italia, making it the second major Italian trophy won by a Scottish player this season.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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