NEWS · 08 Sep 2026
McTominay's heart surgery a complete success, Napoli say
Napoli have confirmed that Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay's heart procedure was a complete success. The club expects the player to return to training later this month.
Napoli have announced that the heart surgery carried out on Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay was a complete success, according to club officials.
McTominay, who has been a key figure for the club since arriving from Celtic, underwent the procedure following a medical assessment that identified a heart condition.
The successful operation means the midfielder can look forward to resuming his training regime, a positive development for both player and club.
Club representatives say that McTominay is expected to rejoin training sessions later this month, with a full recovery timeline still to be confirmed.
The announcement comes as Napoli look to maintain squad depth for the remainder of the season, with McTominay’s return seen as a boost to the team's midfield options.