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Napoli director Giovanni Manna stated that contract renewal discussions with Scott McTominay have not begun, while stressing that the midfielder remains settled and content in Naples, as Napoli chase further success in Serie A and prepare for their home clash with Lecce at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

McTominay joined from Manchester United for a reported 30.5m and has quickly become one of Antonio Conte’s key players, yet the 29-year-old might still miss the match against Lecce on 14 March 2026 due to fitness concerns, despite playing a central role in last season’s title win.

Napoli sit third in Serie A after consecutive victories, holding a five-point cushion over fifth place, while Lecce occupy 16th position, three points above the relegation line, and arrive in Naples boosted by a recent win over Cremonese that ended their own difficult run.

Recent league meetings favour Napoli, who have taken five wins from the last six Serie A matches against Lecce, drawing the other, and the Partenopei are targeting a fourth straight top-flight victory over Lecce for the first time, having already recorded three successive wins in this specific fixture.

Napoli winger Matteo Politano has four assists from 25 Serie A outings this season, matching his total from 37 league games last campaign, yet Politano also leads the division for shots without a goal, registering 36 attempts and eight shots on target, underlining both consistent involvement and frustration in the final third.

Lecce forward Nikola Stulic has scored three times in Serie A, with every goal arriving in home fixtures, and Stulic’s last league strike away from home came for Standard Liege at Charleroi in May 2025, which was also the last period, between April and May 2025, when the 2001-born attacker scored in back-to-back league matches.

Napoli vs Lecce Serie A tactical outlook and probabilities

Napoli have kept clean sheets in each of their last five Serie A meetings with Lecce, their longest active run of shutouts against any current top-flight opponent, though the previous four league encounters between these sides at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium have been tight, with one win, two draws and one defeat recorded by each club.

Lecce have won three of their last five Serie A fixtures, losing the other two, scoring seven times in that spell for an average of 1.4 goals per match, a sharp improvement that matches the total victories from the previous 17 league games, while Napoli chase three straight league wins for the first time since November-December 2025 after beating Verona and Torino.

Opta’s model strongly favours the hosts in Napoli vs Lecce Serie A action, reflecting home advantage, superior league position and recent results.

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OPTA WIN PROBABILITY

Napoli67.6%
Draw19.4%
Lecce13%

Napoli vs Lecce Serie A contract situation and club planning

McTominay delivered an outstanding first season in Italy, scoring 12 league goals and supplying four assists as Napoli secured the Serie A title, and the midfielder also collected the MVP award, with only Como’s Nico Paz, on 29 goal contributions, and AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic, on 30, directly involved in more goals among midfielders than McTominay’s 25, split between 18 goals and seven assists.

Despite these numbers, Giovanni Manna underlined that Napoli feel no urgency over a new agreement, as McTominay’s contract runs until June 2028, and Manna emphasised that discussions remain relaxed. “Scott is an important player for us. He’s happy to stay at Napoli, and he proves so when he plays, and in the way he lives in the city,” Manna told SportMediaset.

Manna highlighted the trust between club and player, pointing out that both sides stay calm about the future while maintaining close contact on all issues. “He has two years left in his contract, and we have a very honest relationship. We are talking, but it’s not a current issue. We are aware of Scott’s importance. We have received no offers, as the player has never expressed a desire to leave.”

Napoli vs Lecce Serie A outlook under Antonio Conte

Looking beyond the immediate Napoli vs Lecce Serie A fixture, Manna confirmed that Napoli are building long-term plans with Antonio Conte in charge, praising Conte’s efforts this season with a squad affected by numerous injuries. “It’s normal, one always plans ahead. We’ve known each other for two years, and the work we’ve done has been incredible,” said the Napoli director.

Manna added that different circumstances might have produced even stronger results this season, suggesting Napoli could have finished higher or collected the Supercoppa, while stressing that the club face upcoming challenges with calmness and confidence as the team aim to protect third place in Serie A and extend their positive sequence against Lecce.

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