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Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay scheduled for heart surgery

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay will undergo surgery for a benign arrhythmia and miss the rest of the season.

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Napoli announced on Tuesday that midfielder Scott McTominay will undergo a surgical procedure to treat an irregular heartbeat. [1] Napoli announced on September 1, 2026, that Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay will be absent from the team for the next thirty days due to heart surgery. [2] Manchester City purchased Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for 146 million euros. [3] Napoli said that following the development of a minor, benign arrhythmia, Scott McTominay will undergo an operation using a PFA, or pulsed field ablation. [4] Napoli stated that Scott McTominay will be out until after the season's first international break, meaning he will not play again until October. [5] Scott McTominay joined Napoli from Manchester United in 2024 and has played 69 league matches for the club, scoring 22 goals. [6] Scott McTominay, aged 29, is suffering from mild heart arrhythmia which requires surgical intervention to resolve. [7] Due to his heart condition, Scott McTominay will miss three Serie A matches and a Champions League fixture against Arsenal. [8] In the 2024-2025 season, McTominay scored 12 goals and provided 4 assists in 34 Serie A matches, helping Napoli win the Serie A title. [9] Napoli said the surgery will take place in the coming days and that McTominay's recovery should not be prolonged. [10] Journalist Fabrizio Romano reported the transfer deal on his social media platform X. [11] The 146 million euros fee makes this the most expensive transfer in Premier League history. [12]
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  1. Napoli announced on Tuesday that midfielder Scott McTominay will undergo a surgical procedure to treat an irregular heartbeat. · Winnipeg Free Press
  2. Napoli announced on September 1, 2026, that Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay will be absent from the team for the next thirty days due to heart surgery. · 24sata
  3. Manchester City purchased Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for 146 million euros. · Lenta.ruRussia
  4. Napoli said that following the development of a minor, benign arrhythmia, Scott McTominay will undergo an operation using a PFA, or pulsed field ablation. · Winnipeg Free Press
  5. Napoli stated that Scott McTominay will be out until after the season's first international break, meaning he will not play again until October. · Winnipeg Free Press
  6. Scott McTominay joined Napoli from Manchester United in 2024 and has played 69 league matches for the club, scoring 22 goals. · 24sata
  7. Scott McTominay, aged 29, is suffering from mild heart arrhythmia which requires surgical intervention to resolve. · 24sata
  8. Due to his heart condition, Scott McTominay will miss three Serie A matches and a Champions League fixture against Arsenal. · Nezavisne novine
  9. In the 2024-2025 season, McTominay scored 12 goals and provided 4 assists in 34 Serie A matches, helping Napoli win the Serie A title. · Record
  10. Napoli said the surgery will take place in the coming days and that McTominay's recovery should not be prolonged. · Record
  11. Journalist Fabrizio Romano reported the transfer deal on his social media platform X. · Lenta.ruRussia
  12. The 146 million euros fee makes this the most expensive transfer in Premier League history. · Lenta.ruRussia
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