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[MyDaily = Reporter Noh Chan-hyeok] Scott McTominay (SSC Napoli) expressed regret after Antonio Conte announced his resignation.
On the 25th (Korean time), Napoli confirmed Conte’s departure via the club’s official social channels.
Conte took charge of Napoli ahead of last season and delivered immediate results, guiding the club to the Serie A title in his first campaign. This season Napoli finished second, securing qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League.
Despite that success, Conte and Napoli parted ways at the end of the campaign. He is widely linked to the Italy national team as his next likely destination, and Napoli are reportedly eyeing Massimiliano Allegri as his successor.
McTominay described Conte’s exit as “painful,” saying, “He was like a father to me.”
McTominay joined Manchester United’s youth academy in 2002, made his first-team debut in 2016–17 and became a regular starter from the 2019–20 season. His combative style quickly won over supporters.
Over time, critics highlighted issues with a heavy first touch and inconsistent passing. He slipped into a backup role in 2023–24 and then moved to Napoli ahead of last season.
Since leaving Manchester United, McTominay has enjoyed a career resurgence. He scored 13 goals and supplied 4 assists in 36 appearances last season, playing a key role in Napoli’s title run and earning Serie A MVP honors. This season he added 14 goals and 3 assists in 44 matches, cementing his reputation as one of Conte’s trusted players.
McTominay said he still misses Conte: “He taught me so much. He made me stronger and more consistent and instilled a winning mentality.”
That perspective contrasts with recent comments from Kevin De Bruyne, who welcomed Conte’s resignation and said their visions for football were too different.
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