Napoli’s ex Man Utd star McTominay needs surgery for irregular heartbeat

What the report says

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay is set to undergo a procedure for an irregular heartbeat, according to a club announcement reported by Al Jazeera. The Scotland international, who joined Napoli from Manchester United in 2024, was described by the club as having a minor, benign arrhythmia. The procedure mentioned is a pulsed field ablation, a minimally invasive treatment used for heart rhythm problems.

Al Jazeera reported that McTominay is expected to be unavailable until after the first international break of the season, which means he will not return until October. The club said the issue came to light after the recent development and that he will have the operation in the coming days. McTominay was taken off during the second half of Napoli’s 2-1 loss to Como on Sunday.

The 29-year-old has been an important figure for Napoli since arriving from his boyhood club Manchester United, where he spent seven seasons in the first team. He was Serie A’s most valuable player in Napoli’s title-winning 2025 campaign. McTominay also remains a regular for Scotland and was among the players mentioned in broader award conversations last year. The case highlights how clubs manage medical issues involving top athletes while balancing recovery and return timelines.