Manchester United fans have spotted Scott McTominay doing something at Napoli that he 'never did' at Old Trafford.
McTominay ended a 22-year association with United when he left the club to join Napoli in the summer.
He was sold for a total fee of £25 million, with former manager Erik ten Hag said to be unhappy that his departure from the club was sanctioned.
McTominay was a regular starter in his final season at Old Trafford and scored seven Premier League goals, with fans also concerned about his exit given his goal output from midfield.
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Since joining Napoli, the Scot has quickly established himself as one of the most consistent players in Serie A under Antonio Conte, as well as scoring three times and providing two assists.
In November, Gazzetta dello Sport wrote that the city of Naples was 'already in love' with McTominay, and he has been given the nickname 'McTotally' - a nod to how he is 'totally present and committed to running everywhere', according to BBC journalist Mino Rzouki.
Working under Conte in a settled system has doubtless helped McTominay to improve, but he has also shone on an individual level as well.
During Napoli's 3-1 win over Udinese on Saturday, the 28-year-old played a superb defence-splitting through ball beyond the halfway line to Romelu Lukaku, who fended off a defender before showing composure to slot the ball into the bottom corner.
The Belgian signed for Napoli on a permanent deal from Chelsea in the summer, and he already has six goals and four assists to his name.
Fans will hope that Lukaku and McTominay continue their effective partnership in the weeks and months to come, with Napoli in second place in Serie A and two points behind leaders Atalanta having played a total of 16 games.
Topics: Manchester United, Scott Mctominay, Napoli
Ryan Smart