McTominay relishes playing with 'incredible' De Bruyne

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'It was a dream' - Scott McTominay on Napoli title win

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Scott McTominay is relishing the prospect of playing with "incredible" Kevin De Bruyne, as Napoli look to "kick on again" after winning Serie A.

The Scotland international scored 13 goals and was named the league's player of the season as Antonio Conte's side were crowned champions.

Belgium's De Bruyne moves to Italy after a decade and six Premier League titles with Manchester City.

"He's an incredible player and obviously someone who will bring so much quality to the group and for us to have him, it's amazing," McTominay told BBC Sport.

"Bringing in players of that quality in and that nature is very, very important and we want to kick on again.

"We don't want to be content with what we've had."

Scott McTominay and Kevin de Bruyne in 2021Image source, Getty Images
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Scott McTominay and Kevin de Bruyne will play together at Napoli this season

Speaking at Wimbledon on a return trip to the UK McTominay believes the move abroad has strengthened his mentality.

"The people in Naples are incredible, they're so passionate and everywhere you go there are people who say 'Forza Napoli' and they want to speak to you and have a conversation and that inspires you every time you go on the pitch because they care," he said.

"It's different, a totally different way of life over there - the way you eat, the way you live and all that. It gives you more mental strength.

"I've always lived very close to my mum, so I could go whenever I wanted.

"Whereas now I live 1,500 miles away so I can't just go home and see my mum, my family, my sister and my kids so it's different, but in life you sometimes have to take yourself out of your comfort zone and I've always prided myself on that.

"I would never want to be in my comfort zone, and if I can go away anywhere and establish myself and do well, why not? Who's to stop me doing that?"

Back at McTominay's former club, Manchester United, another rebuild is ongoing as they aim to improve on a last season's 15th-placed finish in the Premier League.

"I always want the absolute best for Manchester United, it's been my life for 22-23 years," he added.

"For me, I wish the club all the success in the world and I'll be with them every step of the way. I want them to do well."

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Napoli fans go wild after title win