Scott McTominay is reportedly demanding a new contract worth £8.5 million per year to extend his stay at Napoli, according to sources in Italy. The 29-year-old Scotland international currently earns around €4.4 million (£3.7 million) per season but is seeking a significant raise to €10 million (£8.5 million) annually, which equates to approximately £163,000 per week.
McTominay's Impact at Napoli
McTominay has become an iconic figure at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium since joining from Manchester United. In his first season, he helped Napoli win the Serie A title (the Scudetto) and scored 13 goals. He improved that tally in his second year, netting 27 goals across his first two seasons in Italy. His performances earned him the 2025 Serie A Player of the Year award.
Despite having two years remaining on his current deal, McTominay is pushing for a new contract that would make him one of the club's highest-paid players. However, Napoli reportedly feel the demands are too high but remain optimistic about reaching an agreement soon. Speculation in Spain has linked McTominay with a move to Real Madrid.
World Cup Criticism and Blasphemy Jibe
McTominay faced criticism for his displays during the 2026 World Cup, where Scotland were eliminated in the group stage. Former Italy, Inter Milan, and Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano launched a stinging attack on the midfielder, claiming that comparing McTominay to elite players of his generation is "blasphemy."
Speaking to Sportium.fun, Viviano said: "McTominay's World Cup with Scotland? It's all normal for me. What's not normal is what he's done in the last two years in Naples, and McTominay isn't even 18 years old. I think McTominay has qualities that Conte has exploited to their full potential, as he's always done with midfielders with those characteristics. But he's a player I've heard compared to many other top players, and for me, that was blasphemy."
Contract Negotiations and Future
Napoli are keen to extend McTominay's contract to secure his long-term future at the club. The Serie A champions view him as a key player, but the salary demands have created a sticking point. With interest from Real Madrid, Napoli may need to act quickly to prevent the midfielder from leaving. McTominay's representatives are expected to continue negotiations in the coming weeks.
