Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay is set to undergo an operation after doctors identified a mild heart arrhythmia, with sporting director Giovanni Manna providing an update on when the Scotland international is expected to return to action.
The 29-year-old central midfielder has been with Napoli since 2024. The Italian club has not included a detailed recovery timetable in the available information, with McTominay’s return to the squad linked to the outcome of the planned procedure and his subsequent recovery.
McTominay’s medical issue was described as a light form of arrhythmia. Napoli will now arrange surgery to address the condition, meaning the player’s immediate focus will be on completing the operation and returning safely to football.
Manna, who is Napoli’s sporting director, spoke about the circumstances surrounding McTominay’s absence and when the midfielder could be available again. However, no specific date for his return has been stated.
The situation affects a player who has become an important part of Napoli’s squad since moving to the club in 2024. McTominay has made 82 appearances for Napoli in all competitions, scoring 27 goals and providing 10 assists.
His record at the club includes a significant contribution in front of goal for a central midfielder. Those figures underline the role he has established at Napoli since joining from Manchester United, where he came through the club’s academy.
McTominay’s professional development began at Manchester United, but his current club is Napoli, for whom he has continued to feature across all competitions since 2024. The club will now monitor his condition following the heart operation before determining when he can resume competitive involvement.
For the moment, the planned procedure is the central development in the case. Napoli’s announcement concerns a mild arrhythmia rather than a footballing injury, and the club’s sporting department is handling the question of his comeback through Manna.
No further details about the operation or a confirmed return date have been provided. The next stage will be McTominay’s recovery after surgery, after which Napoli will be able to assess his readiness to return to the team.