Jermain Defoe has confirmed that he will be joining AFC Bournemouth this summer.
England’s Jermain Defoe during training
After months of speculation, Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has revealed where he will join this summer. And the club is AFC Bournemouth.
The 34-year-old joined the Black Cats in January 2015, and has been an inspirational figure for them. He scored 15 Premier League goals last season but couldn’t prevent his side from getting relegated to the Championship.
Last month, Sky Sports reported that Defoe has his sight on joining Bournemouth on a free transfer this summer, with the former Tottenham Hotspur reportedly agreeing a three-year deal at Dean Court, worth £65,000-a-week.
Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe
Defoe spent the 2000-01 season on loan at Bournemouth from West Ham where he scored in 10 successive matches.
The England striker has confirmed that a move to the Cherries is definitely happening, adding he did undergo a medical with the Premier League club.
“Well, yeah. It’s out there, a lot of people obviously knew,” said Defoe, as quoted by the BBC. “I did a medical and said when this is finished and I’ve had a break, come July everyone will know anyway.”
Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe
The news will come as a blow to West Ham who were reportedly keen to sign their former striker this summer.
Defoe made his name with the Hammers as a youngster, hitting 41 goals in 105 games before moving on to London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Sky Sports reported last month that West Ham were set to make a new move to land him in the summer transfer window.
Defoe is currently on international duty with the England squad for the World Cup qualifier against Scotland on Saturday and a friendly against France three days later.
Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe
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