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Cancer-surviving former Premier League star is handed his first job in management, as he takes charge of second division South American side two years after hanging up his boots

An ex-Premier League footballer has been given his first manager's job after retiring from the sport in 2021.

The 40-year-old made 154 top flight appearances during his seven years in England between 2008 and 2015, scoring seven goals.

After leaving England to move to Spain, he made the switch to South America in 2016 and saw out the rest of his career there before finally hanging his boots up two years ago.

He finished his career at Argentine side Club Almagro, and now former Newcastle midfielder Jonas Gutierrez has been named as the club's new manager.