The spectacular title party in Naples began with an outrageous bicycle kick by Scott McTominay.
As the hosts defeated Cagliari 2-0 to win Serie A in a shootout with Inter on the last day, the Scot’s first-half antics raised the roof at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona.
McTominay and his team were aware that three points would only earn them their second championship since 1990.
Nerves ran high in Naples before kickoff against mid-table Cagliari following back-to-back draws.
The only team that could catch Napoli if they dropped points was Inter Milan, who played Como.
Billy Gilmour and Leonardo Spinazzola came close, but Napoli dominated the first half.
And McTominay, an outsider for Manchester United, would break the impasse in spectacular manner.
The Scottish striker first connected with Matteo Politano’s cross after ghosting into the box and checking his run on the penalty spot.
McTominay beat Cagliari goalkeeper Alen Sherri with a spectacular scissor-kick.
Wild celebrations broke out in the south Italian city and on the terraces after the 28-year-old’s goal.
One more former Red Devil To really get the party going, Romelu Lukaku extended the lead just after the interval.
After being surrounded by teammates, McTominay was seen crying at the final whistle.
“I’m at a loss for words,” McTominay remarked following the game.
“The sacrifice that each member of the group has made for the cause is astounding, you know.
“And the people deserve it because they’ve been behind us from day one, and for me to come and experience this is a dream.”
The Scot, who was considered surplus to needs by United chiefs just a year ago, has undergone a remarkable transformation.
Last summer, McTominay paid £25 million to join Napoli, which now seems like a great deal.
Additionally, he has played a more offensive position under manager Antonio Conte, excelling in the last third.
In 34 Serie A games, the United misfit has scored 12 goals and provided four assists.
He was crowned Serie A’s Player of the Season after Friday’s match.
McTominay, who has solidified his status as a Naples fan favorite, is ending an incredible season.
He became the team’s main man, and ardent fans soon came up with a number of ways to honor their Scottish import, including tattoos, flags, kilts, and shrines in the Maradona style.
Joe Jordan, a veteran of AC Milan, recently told SunSport that McTominay might end up becoming the best Brit in Serie A history.
“I would say Scott McTominay has made much more of an impact in Italy than I did in my first season,” Jordan said to SunSport.
He’s already far more well-liked than I was.
It took me some time to get used to the Italian game, but I got along well with the Milan supporters.
“The Napoli fans have taken to Scott immediately since he was introduced.
He has performed to a very high standard in a winning team.
In Naples, they adore him, and I am aware of how insanely devoted the people there are to their team and their idols.
“In Naples, they only support one team and that’s Napoli.”