THE PRICE OF EFFORT: Former Manchester United player Paul Pogba was the friend who assisted Scott McTominay in gaining 15 kg of muscle by ‘working exceptionally hard’

Scott McTominay, who gained 15 kg of muscle, disclosed that he had assistance from a former teammate.

The Manchester United midfielder has undergone an incredible physical makeover in recent years, going from 70 kg to 85 kg.

Scott McTominay has revealed how he gained 15kg in muscle

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Scott McTominay has disclosed his strategy for gaining 15 kg of muscle.

The midfielder has bulked up to 85kg in recent years

In recent years, the midfield player has put on 85 kg of muscle.

McTominay, who made his first team debut after rising through the ranks of the club’s junior division, is now a vital member of Erik ten Hag’s squad.

But he subsequently said that, prior to getting Paul Pogba’s advice, he was worried about bulking up.

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McTominay was told by the former United player that he wouldn’t begin to put on muscle mass until he was 23.

In an interview with FourFourTwo, the Scotland international stated, “I think people would have their eyes opened if they knew how hard players work in the gym and the level of intensity that’s required to push yourself to achieve those goals.”

“I think people would have their eyes opened if they knew how hard players work in the gym and the level of intensity that’s required to push yourself to achieve those goals,” the Scotland international said in an interview with FourFourTwo.

“In the last seven years, my physique has changed drastically. I was 6ft 3in and 70kg when I was 17 or 18; now, I weigh 85kg. I had to put forth a lot of effort to gain muscle.

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“I once discussed it with Paul Pogba, and he told me that you’ll put on the muscle when you’re 23.” However, it didn’t, and I recall asking myself, “Where is it then?”

“I’m lucky because I’ve always loved going to the gym. I’m competitive there and I want to see little advances. The same is true for my sleep schedule and nutrition; I consider myself to be disciplined.

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Additionally, the 27-year-old has grown to be a crucial component of Ten Hag’s schemes.

With six goals from midfield in all competitions so far this season, he has been an exceptional player.

Earlier this month, at Anfield, McTominay led the Red Devils against Liverpool as well.

He helped Scotland qualify for Euro 2024 by scoring seven goals in ten games.

Paul Pogba helped McTominay with his epic body transformation

Paul Pogba assisted McTominay in his remarkable change of his body.