Scott McTominay to Undergo Heart Surgery After Cardiac Arrhythmia Diagnosis at Napoli

One of European football’s most influential midfielders is facing an unexpected detour. Napoli have officially confirmed that Scott McTominay will undergo corrective surgery after being diagnosed with a mild, benign cardiac arrhythmia. The news was announced by the Serie A club on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with the 29-year-old expected to return to action after the upcoming international break.

What Did Napoli Say?

Napoli released an official statement on Tuesday confirming the diagnosis and the planned procedure. The statement read: “Following the onset of a mild benign arrhythmia, Scott McTominay will undergo corrective surgery using a cardiac arrhythmia ablation (PFA) in the coming days. He will be available again after the international break.”

The club moved quickly to ease the concerns of supporters, with medical professionals confirming that the condition is not considered serious and the procedure is not expected to affect his professional career in any way.

Medical Update: At a Glance

What Is a Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA)?

The treatment McTominay will receive — pulsed field ablation — is described as a minimally invasive procedure that treats irregular heartbeats by delivering short, high-voltage electrical pulses to safely destroy tiny areas of faulty heart tissue. It is a relatively common procedure among elite athletes and carries a high success rate.

How Was It Discovered?

The condition was flagged during routine medical tests at the club. McTominay had started both of Napoli’s Serie A matches this season and featured in their 2-1 home defeat to Como at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on August 30, 2026, before being substituted in the 59th minute — a substitution that, at the time, Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri attributed to blister problems.

Allegri had said after the Como loss: “McTominay had some problems with blisters, so he’s been training on a limited basis. Hopefully, we can get him into the best possible condition as soon as possible.” The true reason for his discomfort only became clear the following day, when Napoli released their medical update.

Matches McTominay Is Expected to Miss

McTominay is expected to miss approximately one month of football, covering four key matches across Serie A and the UEFA Champions League.

Serie A matches will resume on October 10, with the international break spanning the final weeks of September and early October 2026.

McTominay at Napoli: The Rise to European Stardom

McTominay joined Napoli from Manchester United in the summer of 2024 for £25 million — a transfer that initially raised eyebrows but quickly proved to be one of the bargains of the decade. He was Serie A’s MVP when he helped Napoli win the title in 2025 and has since racked up 82 appearances and 27 goals for the Italian club.

He also played for Scotland at this year’s 2026 FIFA World Cup and was listed among the contenders for the Ballon d’Or.

Scott McTominay: Career At a Glance

International Career

A product of the Manchester United youth system — which he joined during the Sir Alex Ferguson era — McTominay has become one of Scotland’s most celebrated footballers of the modern era. He has played in 73 internationals for Scotland, scoring 15 goals, and featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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