Scott McTominay thrills Napoli fans by showing off new skill

IT seems like Scott McTominay can do no wrong in the eyes of Napoli fans.

And the Scotland hero managed to delight them even FURTHER after netting their match-winning goal on Sunday.

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McTominay, 27, has quickly become Napoli‘s main man following his big money move from Manchester United in the summer.

His performances have seen him compared to the likes of Andrea Pirlo and Zinedine Zidane.

His goals have inspired Napoli’s early season title charge.

McTominay was once again the hero as Antonio Conte‘s men won 1-0 away at Torino.

It leaves Napoli four points clear at the top of Serie A, although the teams chasing them have a game in hand as it stands.

Napoli fans have quickly taken McTominay to their hearts and they flooded social media once again to hail him after his winning strike.

But that wasn’t all, and something he did AFTER the game has also left them absolutely thrilled.

McTominay was named man of the match in Turin and Napoli posted a short clip of him accepting his award.

And the Hampden hero went on to thank fans in ITALIAN.

Last month, McTominay revealed he was finding learning the language tricky.

He said: “Italian is not easy because I speak fast.

“Over the last two to three weeks, I picked up little bits in training sessions, the hotel, in the city.”

Four weeks on from that, it looks like McTominay is certainly trying his best.

In the clip, McTominay says: “Grazie mille, Forza Napoli sempre! All the best everyone, thank you for all your support, ciao!”

While it may only have been a few words, the midfielder’s adoring Napoli fans more than appreciated the effort.

One fan said: “As soon as he arrived he already speaks a bit of Italian, unlike others who don’t strive for anything. You really are great.”

Scott McTominay’s career

Born in Lancaster on December 8, 1996

Joined the Manchester United youth system aged five and signed his first professional contract in 2013

Made his Premier League debut against Arsenal in May 2017

McTominay went on to win Carabao Cup and FA Cup with Man Utd

Made 255 appearances and scored 29 goals for the Red Devils

McTominay joined Napoli in August for £25.7million

Born in England, he qualified for Scotland through his dad who’s from Helensburgh

McTominay was called-up by Scotland in March 2018 and has gone on to become a huge Hampden favourite

He was part of the squad at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024

He won his 50th cap while playing against Germany at Euro 2024

McTominay has scored some huge goals for Scotland, including an injury-time winner against Israel and his famous double in the 2-0 win over Spain in Glasgow

Another adding: “I’ll love you till my heart breaks.”

Taking a pop at Napoli’s former star man, another fan said: “Osimhen four years never learnt half a word, this boy three months and speaks Italian better than many Neapolitans.”

Another added: “He said more words in Italian in 5 seconds than Osimhen did in three years.”

A further comment read: “Two months in Naples you already speak Italian”

While another punter added: “But you have no idea how much I love you.”

Napoli face a double-header with Lazio this week.

First up, it’s a Coppa Italia clash on Thursday night in Rome before they meet again on Sunday in Naples on league business.

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