Napoli are preparing a bumper contract extension to secure Scott McTominay until 2030 under new head coach Massimiliano Allegri. The Scotland midfielder, who drives the club’s midfield and steered the team to their recent Serie A title, remains relaxed about his future as formal talks await the end of the transfer window.
The roar echoing through the Abruzzo mountains during pre-season training in Castel di Sangro left little doubt about who commands the terraces in Naples. Supporters chanted Scott, Scott, Scott
as the Scotland international returned for his first runs and touches under newly appointed head coach Massimiliano Allegri, according to reporting from La Gazzetta dello Sport. That reception mirrors the impact the midfielder has made since arriving from Manchester United in 2024, where he has scored 27 goals in 80 games and helped guide the club to a Serie A title win while earning an 18th-place finish in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings, as noted by tribalfootball.com.
Tactical Blueprint Under Massimiliano Allegri
Massimiliano Allegri took over the managerial reins by signing a three-year contract after succeeding in replacing previous leadership, choosing Napoli over other candidates such as Vincenzo Italiano, as detailed by sports.yahoo.com. In his newly installed 4-3-3 tactical system, Allegri is tailoring movements specifically to unleash the midfielder’s physical dominance and spatial awareness.
Reporting by GOAL indicates that Allegri intends to grant McTominay added freedom to operate near the opponent’s penalty area and support the front line. During training drills, the coaching staff rehearsed ball-out-of-defense sequences designed to free up the Scot in the final third through quick one-twos, vertical passes, and centre-forward lay-offs.
Contract Terms and Financial Stakes
With his current deal running until 2028 on an annual salary of €3.5m, the club hierarchy wants to reward his contributions with an extended agreement stretching to 2030, which would include an option for a further year, according to Football Italia. Financial parameters discussed in the Italian sports press point toward a significant upgrade. While current figures sit near €3.5 million to figures depending on reporting benchmarks, proposed terms would elevate his salary toward €5 million or up to figures per season to secure his long-term future in Naples, as tracked by tribalfootball.com and La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Transfer Window Priorities and Next Steps
Formal negotiations have been delayed while sporting director Manna manages pressing squad adjustments. The club is actively sorting out surplus player departures, searching for a central defender with options like Badiashile—whom Chelsea has made available on a loan deal valued at €3 million with ongoing talks over purchase rights—alongside Gatti, Tiago Gabriel, and Solet, as outlined by La Gazzetta dello Sport. Additionally, Napoli must address Gutierrez following a rejected initial offer of €25 million from Bayer Leverkusen.
Management intends to sit down with McTominay and his representatives once the summer transfer window closes. The player remains relaxed, focused entirely on the pitch, and fully committed to remaining with the Azzurri.
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