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McTominay Contract Standoff Leaves Napoli Facing 2027 Exit

Napoli’s reluctance to meet the midfielder’s reported €8m-a-year wage demand makes a summer 2027 sale the likeliest way to protect his transfer value.

Overview

  • McTominay underwent a pulsed‑field ablation in September for a benign heart arrhythmia and multiple outlets report he is scheduled for a fitness assessment on 6 October as part of his return to full training.
  • Renewal talks have stalled because his camp is reportedly seeking about €8 million per season, a wage Napoli are said to be unwilling to match.
  • With his contract running until June 2028, Napoli face a window next summer when they would have only one year left on his deal and are expected to consider selling him for an estimated €25–30 million.
  • Manchester United and Aston Villa both made enquiries in the summer and are viewed as likely suitors for 2027, while other top clubs are reported to be monitoring the situation.
  • McTominay has emerged as a key player since leaving Manchester United in 2024—providing roughly 37 goal involvements in 82 games—and his age (he turns 30 in December) and form shape both Napoli’s bargaining position and his appeal to potential buyers.