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Sunderland complete Jermain Defoe transfer

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Striker Jermain Defoe leaves Toronto to sign a three-and-a-half-year deal with Sunderland.

Sunderland have completed the signing of Toronto striker Jermain Defoe for an undisclosed fee.

Defoe, who left Tottenham Hotspur for the MLS at the start of 2014, has penned a three-and-a-half-year deal with the Black Cats in a transfer that also sees Jozy Altidore move in the opposite direction.

The 32-year-old told the club's official website: "I am delighted to be here and I'm looking forward to the challenge.

"It is a great club and I've always enjoyed coming up here and playing against Sunderland because of the stadium and the supporters.

"It is a great place to play and I'm really looking forward to it."

Defoe is available to make his debut against Spurs at White Hart Lane on Saturday afternoon.

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