As a midfielder, McTominay had played for Manchester United before joining Napoli. On the night of the win, he was also named the best player in the Italian league for the season.
Fernandes shared a message on social media, congratulating McTominay on his achievement. He wrote, "Congratulations, my friend. Your qualities of resilience, discipline, and determination have always been there, and now they're shining brighter than ever. Enjoy this moment."