Scott McTominay seems to have settled in well in Italy after leaving Manchester United this summer.
The Red Devils made a late switch to their midfield in the final few days of the summer transfer window.
Scott McTominay left to join Napoli in a £25m deal and Manuel Ugarte arrived from Paris Saint-Germain to replace him.
It seems McTominay is already a fan favourite in Naples after impressing on his debut, and the Italian press raved about his first start against Juventus.
United will be equally happy with their replacement with Ugarte enjoying a perfect debut against Southampton before impressing against Barnsley and Crystal Palace.
Guglielmo Vicario makes Scott McTominay prediction
Even before he completed his move to Italy, there was a feeling that Scott McTominay would suit the style of Serie A, especially under Antonio Conte.
McTominay is adored by Conte and sporting director Giovanni Manna after making an immediate impact at Napoli.
Few know the Italian league better than Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who joined Spurs from Empoli last summer.
In quotes relayed by TuttoMercatoWeb, Vicario was full of praise for McTominay and backed him to succeed in Serie A.
After revealing his passion for fantasy football, the Spurs shot-stopper was asked who he picked for his team in midfield. He replied “This year, as a good Englishman, I’ve focused on Scott McTominay.”
Vicario then made a six-word prediction on how McTominay will fare in Italy: “He will be a great revelation.”
Scott McTominay compared to legends at Napoli
It is always sad waving goodbye to an academy graduate, but it is fantastic to see McTominay doing so well at Napoli.
Conte appears ready to build his Napoli team around McTominay after being impressed by the former United star.
McTominay has already been compared to legends such as Frank Lampard and Frank Rijkaard in his first few weeks at the club.
It seems like McTominay made the right decision on his new club. His game time would have been limited at Old Trafford, even though Ten Hag wanted to keep McTominay this season.
Ugarte fit the profile that United needed better than McTominay, and the £25m fee for an academy graduate will also unlock United’s spending power under Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules. It has been a win-win deal for all involved.
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