According to Gazzetta dello Sport, McTominay wants to stay with the team, and Napoli is seeking a contract extension.
McTominay's statement was very clear. He didn't mince words but stated the current situation: the last time they communicated was a few months ago, and since then, the World Cup, holidays, foot ulcers, and a benign arrhythmia that required surgery in England or Scotland have kept them apart. The two sides have been unable to continue to close the distance because they are indeed too far apart.
McTominay joined Manchester United in the summer of 2024 for a transfer fee of €30 million. The two sides signed a four-year contract with increasing terms, and his after-tax annual salary reached €4.5 million.
The player quickly established himself, scoring 12 goals in his debut season, being named MVP, and playing a decisive role in the team's title win. Napoli and McTominay have clearly made their intentions clear: if the club wants to retain the midfielder, the Scotsman naturally wants a contract with a pay rise commensurate with his value. To stay until 2030, the two sides need to agree on a €7 million package, which would significantly increase the club's financial pressure and have a considerable impact on its balance sheet. Therefore, the two sides are still negotiating, trying to find a mutually acceptable point of convergence and outline a sufficiently reassuring future for each other.
