Carratta (left) was recommended to Steve Thompson by a European scout

Blackpool have signed Royal Antwerp midfielder Francesco Carratta on a free transfer until the end of the season and released left-back Ian Harte.

Belgian-born Italian Carratta, 21, who used to be on PSV Eindhoven's books, is Pool's sixth transfer window signing.

Harte has left the Championship club after making five appearances in less than two months at Bloomfield Road.

The 31-year-old Republic of Ireland international left-back has had his contract terminated by mutual consent.

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