10/12/2025
Jose Mourinho’s reaction to Man Utd allowing Scott McTominay to leave Old Trafford and sign for Napoli
United signed Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain and the 24-year-old Uruguayan midfielder’s arrival paved the way for Scott McTominay’s departure.
Erik ten Hag was Red Devils head coach at the time of McTominay’s exit and the 55-year-old Dutchman had been keen to keep hold of the Napoli ace at Old Trafford.
Mourinho is convinced that United’s decision to sell McTominay was a “huge mistake” in an error of decisions made in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.
When he first trained with the first team, he didn’t go there to stroll around, he didn’t go back to the youth team,” he added.
“He went there to stay there.
“After Manchester United made the mistake of letting him go, we all know that over the last seven, eight, nine years, they’ve made many mistakes.
“But this one was a huge, huge mistake.”
McTominay has deeply impressed at Napoli since his move to Italy and the former United academy prospect has become a key player for manager Antonio Conte.