Jermain Defoe signs up ‘special’ transfer back to Sunderland aged 39 on short-term contract until end of season

JERMAIN DEFOE has completed its return to Sunderland on a short-term contract until June.

The 39-year-old striker left Glasgow Rangers last month and has Several clubs pursued his service.

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Oxford United were also interested, but it was the Black Cats chasing League One promotion that got his signature.

Defoe “I can’t stop smiling because this is a special move for me for many reasons.

“I’ve had a lot of messages saying, ‘remember when you said you’ll be back,’ like I said I’ll come someday and when I leave, I’m not ready to leave yet.

“I have a special relationship with the fans here and the club is in a great position to be promoted.

“I want to be a part of more special times here and I look forward to that.”

The veteran player spent two and a half seasons at the Stadium of Light from 2015 to 2017.

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He has scored 37 goals in 93 appearances for the club and has 305 goals in 756 club appearances throughout his career.

Defoe is back at Sunderland for a team currently no manager.

Sunderland sacked Lee Johnson following a 6-0 loss to Bolton on Saturday.

They are currently third in League One and just two points behind leaders Rotherham.

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