Ancelotti appears to have no idea who Luke Garbutt is when asked about Everton star leaving club after 11 years
CARLO ANCELOTTI was left red-faced at his Everton press conference after appearing to have no idea who released Luke Garbutt was.
The left-back, 27, revealed on Tuesday his contract had expired and he would be leaving the club after ELEVEN years.
But when asked to say a few words about Garbutt’s Toffees career at a press conference, Ancelotti replied: “Who? I am surprised about this question, I don’t know.”
Garbutt - who spent this season on loan at Ipswich - saw the funny side, saying: “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.”
Garbutt earlier revealed his time at Goodison Park has come to an end 11 years after a move from Leeds.
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He tweeted: “Today officially my contract at Everton has now expired after being at the club for 11 years!
“The club has been a huge part of my life and one I had huge pride to represent.
“There’s been many ups and a few downs which I couldn’t control.
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“Everton, good luck for the future.”
Garbutt made just 12 senior appearances for the Toffees, with five of those coming in the Premier League - his last coming on 2015.
His Everton spell was scattered with loans at various clubs, including Cheltenham Town, Colchester United, Wigan, Fulham, Oxford United and Ipswich Town.