{"id":79713,"date":"2026-09-02T22:45:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T22:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/79713\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T22:45:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T22:45:29","slug":"if-mourinho-called-me-about-real-madrid-honestly-id-think-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/79713\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cIf Mourinho called me about Real Madrid, honestly, I\u2019d think about it\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\">Since joining Napoli in August 2024, Scott McTominay has emerged as a leading figure, winning over not only his coach at the time, Antonio Conte, but the whole of Serie A \u2013 and probably leaving more than a tinge of regret at Manchester United, the only club he had known before moving to Italy. Underused in England, he has flourished with the Azzurri and become one of the league\u2019s most highly regarded midfielders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">After helping Napoli win their fourth scudetto, the Scot was named among the 30 nominees for the 2025 Ballon d\u2019Or, finishing 18th.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.as.com\/resultados\/ficha\/deportista\/scott_mctominy\/39313\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/39313.png\" alt=\"\u201cIf Mourinho called me about Real Madrid, honestly, I\u2019d think about it\u201d\" height=\"80\" width=\"80\"  loading=\"lazy\" data-error-image=\"https:\/\/static.as.com\/dist\/resources\/images\/placeholder-player.png\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Max Allegri\u2019s arrival in the Napoli dugout has not altered the club\u2019s plans for McTominay, either in the immediate future or over the longer term. The midfielder is tied to the Italian champions until June 2028 on a contract worth around $6.5 million per season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">However, at 29 and in the prime of his personal and professional life, he could be tempted if an offer came from one of the biggest clubs in the world. It would represent another major step in his career and one that would be difficult to ignore \u2013 especially if Jos\u00e9 Mourinho were the man calling.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Scott McTominay will undergo corrective surgery for a \u201cmild benign arrhythmia\u201d, his club Napoli has said.<\/p>\n<p>The 29-year-old will miss Napoli\u2019s next four matches, including Saturday\u2019s Serie A match at champions Inter and Max Allegri\u2019s side\u2019s Champions League game at home to Arsenal\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheAthleticFC\/status\/2094770045079454182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">September 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The pair share a special bond. McTominay feels a deep sense of gratitude toward the Special One because it was the Portuguese coach who gave him his opportunity during the 2016-17 season, handing him his Manchester United debut and continuing to trust him until his career took off. That is why, in an interview with Corriere della Sera, the Napoli midfielder did not hesitate when asked about Mourinho, who now occupies one of the most prestigious dugouts in soccer history: \u201cIf Mou called me about Real Madrid, honestly, I\u2019d think about it&#8230;\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Related stories<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Get closer to the game! Whether you like your soccer of the European variety or that on this side of the pond, our AS USA app has it all. Dive into live coverage, expert insights, breaking news, exclusive videos, and more. 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