Scott McTominay is back in Napoli training after undergoing successful heart surgery in September. The Scotland international, 29, has been diagnosed with ‘a mild benign arrhythmia’, which is an abnormal or irregular heart rhythm deemed non-serious and posing no significant risk to overall health.Before the surgery, the British Heart Foundation explained that the procedure McTominay was having would see heat or cold energy used to create tiny scars in the heart to block faulty signals and restore a typical heartbeat. The procedure took place at the start of September in Manchester, and was initially supposed to be on the sidelines for two weeks before returning to training.But he was ruled out of Scotland action during the international break and is now back on the grass with Napoli and in contention to line up against Frosinone on Saturday.McTominay’s fiancee sent a touching message to her partner after the news of the surgery was made public. Scott McTominay has returned to Napoli training after undergoing successful heart surgery His fiancee, Cam Reading (right), sent him a heartwarming message prior to the surgery Accompanied by two heart emojis, Cam Reading wrote: ‘By your side, always so proud of you.’The couple have been together since around 2022, and became engaged soon after.McTominay also spoke about his impending surgery, and insisted the issue is nothing to worry about.’I’m fine,’ he told reporters. ‘The procedure was something I’d planned to do with the club for quite a while.’McTominay has been a revelation since joining the Italian side from Manchester United in 2024.The Scottish star has scored 27 goals and added ten assists in just 82 appearances, while he played a key role in their Serie A triumph in 2024-25.Under Antonio Conte, he evolved from a dependable squad player at Old Trafford into one of Europe’s most effective box-crashing midfielders, scoring 12 Serie A goals and earning the division’s MVP award during that superb campaign. He also came 18th in the Ballon d’Or rankings in 2025, ahead of players including Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland and Michael Olise. McTominay repeatedly delivered in big moments, none more so than on the final day of the season when an acrobatic strike put Napoli ahead as they clinched the title over Inter Milan. His impact prompted comparisons with Napoli icon Diego Maradona, with the Argentine’s son even likening the Scot to Jesus.