Scott McTominay open to Mourinho reunion at Real Madrid: ‘If he called, I’d think about it’

Scott McTominay open to Mourinho reunion at Real Madrid: ‘If he called, I’d think about it’ Scott McTominay has opened the door to a potential reunion with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid, admitting that he would consider the opportunity if his former Manchester United manager were to make the call. The Napoli and Scotland midfielder has a strong personal connection with Mourinho, who handed him his senior debut at Manchester United in 2017.  Almost a decade later, their careers have taken them in very different directions, with Mourinho now in charge at Real Madrid and McTominay establishing himself as an important player in Italy. Asked by Corriere della Sera (h/t AS ) whether he could resist a call from Mourinho regarding a move to Madrid, McTominay did not hesitate. “If Mourinho called me about Real Madrid, honestly, I’d think about it,” he said. Mourinho played a defining role in McTominay’s career Scott McTominay says he would consider if Jose Mourinho comes calling. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images) McTominay’s relationship with Mourinho goes back to the beginning of his senior career. The Portuguese coach gave the midfielder his professional debut against Arsenal during the 2016/17 season.  The following campaign, McTominay became increasingly trusted, making 23 appearances as Mourinho began using him in demanding Premier League and Champions League matches. The biggest indication of the manager’s faith came at the end of that season. Despite having established senior midfielders such as Nemanja Matix available, Mourinho selected McTominay for his personal Manager’s Player of the Year award. Mourinho gave McTominay his senior team debut. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) That recognition meant a lot to McTominay and helped establish the relationship that still exists between the two men. McTominay is settled at Napoli Any potential move to Madrid would nevertheless have to overcome a significant obstacle: McTominay remains under contract with Napoli until June 2028. The Scotland international is also earning around €5.6 million per season, and there is no indication from the information available that Napoli are looking to sell him. McTominay has developed into an important figure in Naples after leaving Manchester United, giving his career a new direction and proving himself in Serie A. At 29, he is also entering the prime years of his career, making the possibility of a move to Real Madrid particularly intriguing, even if nothing concrete currently exists.