When Scott McTominay left Manchester United, he was greeted like a hero by the throngs of Napoli supporters.

The 27-year-old Scotland international landed in Italy at lunchtime on Thursday while getting ready for a medical exam before finalising his permanent relocation.

As Scott McTominay arrived in Italy, he was surrounded by admirers.

At the Naples-Capodichino airport, locals flocked to greet their newest sign-in

McTominay greeted the crowd with “Forza Napoli” and praised the supporters.

Later, the Scotland star was seen waving from the balcony of his hotel.

Before the summer transfer window closes, the 22-year-old midfielder is expected to sign a £25.2 million contract with the Serie A team.

Hundreds of admirers arrived at Naples airport with their phones out, hoping to get a look at their new addition.

A security detail then escorted the United academy alumnus into a car so he could proceed to his hotel and then to the Diego Maradona stadium.

To the pleasure of the supporters, McTominay turned to face the crowd just before the car pulled off and yelled, “Forza Napoli.”

His welcome was virtually exactly like the ones given to Lionel Messi upon his arrival in Miami last July and to Cristiano Ronaldo upon his arrival at Juventus in 2018.

After reaching a personal terms agreement with the Italian team, McTominay is anticipated to sign a long-term contract with Napoli on Thursday.

He will go on to become one of the most expensive Scottish football players ever after United adds a 10% sell-on clause.

Erik ten Hag wanted to keep him with the team, but they were unable to provide him the starting spot he desired.

However, the Premier League has designed the current PSR regulations so that selling homegrown players is rewarded for “pure profit.”

His Old Trafford contract is set to expire in one year.

McTominay’s sale will assist in financing United’s upcoming announcement regarding midfielder Manuel Ugarte.

In addition, 18-year-old Sekou Kone will have his United medical on Thursday before concluding his transfer from Guidars FC in Mali.

Under manager Antonio Conte, Napoli is prepping for a possible upheaval at the top of the Italian league after placing ninth in Serie A the year prior.

Sporting director Giovanni Manna visited London last week on business, and after deciding to pay Brighton about £12,000, they hope to sign Scottish midfielder Billy Gilmour.

Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea received a similar welcome from McTominay earlier this week, but the Belgian is anticipated to ink a £38 million deal.