Defoe Joins Sunderland until end of Season

Jermain Defoe has returned to Sunderland on a deal until the end of the season.

Oxford United were also interested in Defoe following his departure from Rangers, but the 39-year-old has decided to return to the club where he spent two-and-a-half seasons between 2015 and 2017.

During his time at the Stadium of Light, the former England international scored 37 goals from 93 appearances in all competitions for the Black Cats.

I can’t stop smiling because this is a special move for me for many reasons,” Defoe told the club’s official website.

“I’ve had so many messages saying, ‘remember when you said you would come back’, as I said that I would one day and when I left, I wasn’t ready to leave.