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Scott McTominay lifts the Serie A Player of the Year award: My bond with Napoli is special

Scott McTominay lifts the Serie A Player of the Year award: My bond with Napoli is special
Scott McTominay lifts the Serie A Player of the Year award: My bond with Napoli is specialMairo Cinquetti/NurPhoto / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

Napoli star Scott McTominay has won the Serie A player of the year award this week in what is a huge achievement.

The Scotsman bagged 13 goals whilst providing six assists across all competitions under manager Antonio Conte's guidance as the Italian led Napoli to the league title. 

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He becomes the first Scot to be crowned Serie A’s footballer of the year as he joins the likes of Ronaldo, Zlatlan Ibrahimovic, Kaka, Francesco Totti and Zinedine Zidane in the history books. 

McTominay also broke Denis Law’s 63-year record for the most goals scored by a Scotsman in a single Serie A season when he bagged 12 league goals in what was the best campaign of his career so far. 

Speaking after lifting the award, the former Manchester United star says his relationship with Napoli is one he cherishes. 

“Coming to Napoli was an easy choice. I came to the right place. It’s sensational, it’s incredible to be here and win this award. Thank you to everyone, the team, the staff, and my team-mates. My bond with Napoli is special; there are so many special places here.” 

McTominay will feature once more in the Coppa Italia clash with Cagliari on Wednesday night. His move to Italy for just £25M looks like a bargain for the Serie A side who are once more fighting for the title this season. 

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