Although it had been rumoured for 12 months or so with West Ham being suggested as a potential destination, it wasn’t until this summer that Scott McTominay was sold by Man United to Napoli.
Bizarrely, that move led to one journalist suggesting that Man United should be arrested for allowing the sale to go through.
Former Premier League ace turned pundit, Alan Shearer, believed it was a great move for the Scottish international, going as far as to say that McTominay had “escaped.”
Scott McTominay lauded by former Man United star
Now, former United wonder kid, Federico Macheda, has expressed his surprise at INEOS’ decision.
“I know McTominay quite well,” he said on Radio Kiss Kiss (h/t TuttoMercatoWeb).
“I was almost in the first team at Manchester United and he played for the U-16 side. Back then he didn’t have this physicality but you could see that he was a really good guy.
“I’m happy that he’s settling in well at Napoli and he’s doing it quickly. Changing league is not easy and the approach he had proves his will and ability to take on new challenges.
“He’s a jack of all trades as a footballer. He’s good at making offensive runs and helping the team off the ball. He’s a real worker and I’d define him as a fantastic signing.
“Conte’s presence made a lot. When a coach like him wants you in his team it’s hard to say no. I was surprised that Manchester United decided to sell him.
“He always did well there despite their recent complicated seasons. Without any doubt, leaving and going to Napoli was the right choice.”
Macheda isn’t the first and almost certainly won’t be the last to not be able to fathom why the Red Devils allowed the 27-year-old to slip through their fingers.
He’s showing the form in Serie A that undoubtedly would’ve helped Erik ten Hag and United.
The Dutchman is under the severest pressure at Old Trafford presently, and once again new signings, in this case Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt and Manuel Ugarte, the latter of whom plays in McTominay’s position, are underperforming, which shows ten Hag’s judgment on players is still flawed.
