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Manuel Lanzini and Lucas Moura return to boyhood clubs in South America

Former Premier League players Manuel Lanzini and Lucas Moura have agreed deals with their boyhood clubs in South America.

Argentina midfielder Lanzini and Brazil winger Moura were released by West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur respectively at the end of last season.

Lanzini, 30, has signed for River Plate, who are based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on a one-year deal.

While Moura, also 30, has returned to his home country with Sao Paulo.

River Plate announced the deal on Wednesday, with club president Jorge Brito saying: "Manuel will be a unique player in Argentine football because of the level of play he comes from.