Blackpool troll Ancelotti before announcing transfer of ex-Everton player Luke Garbutt.. who Italian had no idea about

BLACKPOOL have lightheartedly trolled Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti while announcing the signing of ex-Toffee Luke Garbutt.

The former England youth international left Goodison Park after 11 years back in June.

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Garbutt made 12 appearances for the Toffees[/caption]

But when asked about the left-back’s departure in a Zoom conference Ancelotti, 61, had no idea who Garbutt was.

The former Chelsea manager responded: “Who? I am surprised about this question, I don’t know.”

The clip went viral, with the 27-year-old himself able to see the funny side.

 

Garbutt had since been a free agent, until being signed today.

As Blackpool teased fans over the identity of their new arrival, they tweeted a picture of Ancelotti’s confused face from the now-infamous Zoom call.

And three minutes later they announced the signing of Garbutt with a picture of the former Evertonian beaming in their dressing room.

Garbutt played 12 times for the Toffees, with the last of those appearances coming in 2015.

He has also gained experience during six loan spells – representing Cheltenham, Colchester, Fulham, Wigan, Oxford and Ipswich.

On Ancelotti’s gaffe, Garbutt tweeted: “Don’t get it twisted I chose to find the funny side.

“Other players would feel disrespected by the club and the manager. It’s not Ancelotti’s fault, it’s the clubs. However, it’s a belter though.”

And after joining Blackpool, a delighted Garbutt added: “I really like what he [Neil Critchley] had to say and his plan moving forward for the football club.

“I feel that the way they play suits my game, so I’m looking forward to getting to know the lads and hopefully integrating myself into the team.

“His experience speaks for itself. He had seven great years at Liverpool, so hopefully he can build that ethos into Blackpool FC.”