Jermain Defoe bids farewell to Sunderland fans

New Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe bids farewell to the Sunderland fans following his move to the Vitality Stadium.
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Last Updated: Friday, June 30, 2017 at 06:53 UK

New Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe has released a statement expressing his thanks to Sunderland fans following his exit from the club.

Defoe completed his move to Bournemouth on a free transfer earlier this afternoon, having been allowed to leave the Black Cats following their relegation from the Premier League last season.

The 34-year-old scored 37 goals in 93 appearances during his two-and-a-half-year stay at the Stadium of Light, and he expressed his desire to see the club back in the top flight as soon as possible.


Defoe previously spent a season on loan at Bournemouth in 2000-01, scoring 19 goals in 31 appearances.

Sunderland's Jermain Defoe during the Premier League match against Everton on February 25, 2017
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