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Scott McTominay in contention to win Serie A MVP award as former Man Utd star receives midfield nomination after stunning debut season with title favourites Napoli

<p>McTominay has been named among the nominees for the Serie A Most Valuable Player award in midfield, capping off a remarkable debut season with title-chasing Napoli. The former Manchester United midfielder has impressed in Italy with a string of standout performances, quickly establishing himself as a key figure in the heart of the Partonopei midfield and playing a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/watch-scott-mctominay-s-car-mobbed-napoli-fans-brink-securing-serie-a-title/blt7b2257b43f69bcf2" target="_blank">vital role in the push to win the Scudetto</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>McTominay made a big move to the Serie A last summer, with Napoli paying around €30 million (£26m/$35m) for his services. The Scottish international quickly established himself as the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/antonio-conte-scott-mctominay-is-thriving-with-napoli-leaving-man-utd/blt02fc4e5c84f20ad6" target="_blank">differential player in Antonio Conte's side</a>. Indeed, McTominay has scored 11 goals in 33 games in the league. Napoli have battled hard with Inter and Atalanta for the Serie A title, and hold a slender one-point lead over the Nerazzurri ahead of the final matchday.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>McTominay is not the only player who has received a Serie A MVP nomination. Centre-back Alessandro Buongiorno is also in contention to win the award for defenders, contesting for the prize with Inter's Alessandro Bastoni and Lazio's dynamic left-back Nuno Tavares.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Conte's troops are on course to win their second league title in three seasons. All they need is a win in their final league encounter, in which they will lock horns with 14th-placed Cagliari at home on Friday, May 23.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR NAPOLI?

Scott McTominay in contention to win Serie A MVP award as former Man Utd star receives midfield nomination after stunning debut season with title favourites Napoli | Goal.com

Scott McTominay has received a nomination for the &apos;most valuable&apos; Serie A midfielder award for his outstanding performances in his debut season.